Derived from sedimentary rock, thermal coal is primarily burned to generate electricity in power plants. Its heat energy converts water into steam, driving turbines. Major beneficiaries include utility companies, industrial manufacturers like cement and paper producers, and emerging economies reliant on affordable baseload power for grid stability.
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