Steam Coal
Steam coal is an intermediate-energy coal grade used in industrial boilers, district heating plants, and smaller power stations. It bridges the gap between high-CV thermal coal and low-rank sub-bituminous coals. Pricing typically follows a discount to benchmark 6,000 kcal specifications.
- 5,800 kcal/kg GAR
- 5,000 kcal/kg GAR
- 4,700 kcal/kg GAR
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
Steam Coal, in brief.
- Common origins
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Russia
- Australia
- Vietnam
- Common destinations
- India
- Bangladesh
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Thailand
- Grades and specifications
- 5,800 kcal/kg GAR
- 5,000 kcal/kg GAR
- 4,700 kcal/kg GAR
- Incoterms
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- Unit of measure
- Metric Tons
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Related market pages.
- Thermal CoalThermal coal (steam coal) is burned in power stations to generate electricity and in industrial boilers for process heat. It is priced by calorific value (NAR/GAR), with 6,000 kcal/kg NAR being the benchmark specification. Indonesia, Australia, and South Africa are the largest seaborne exporters.
- Metallurgical Coal (Coking)Metallurgical (coking) coal is a premium coal grade used in blast furnaces to produce coke, which serves as both fuel and a reducing agent in iron smelting. Hard coking coal (HCC) commands the highest price, with quality measured by CSR (Coke Strength after Reaction) and volatile matter content.
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