Formed from ancient plant matter over millions of years, this combustible black rock is a primary fossil fuel. It is burned to generate electricity in power plants and produce steel in blast furnaces. The energy sector and heavy industries are the main beneficiaries, alongside economies reliant on affordable, though carbon-intensive, power.
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