Thermal coal, also known as steam coal, is used in combustion processes by power producers and industrial users to produce steam for power and heat.
The market for thermal coal remains strong. In the Czech Republic approximately 59 per cent of electricity is generated from coal whilst Poland generates over 90 per cent of its electricity from coal. In 2009 NWR produced 11 million tonnes of coal, with thermal coal sales volumes accounting for 49 per cent (4.9 million tonnes) of total external sales. In 2010, total coal production is expected to reach 11 million tonnes with thermal coal sales volumes expected to account for 40 per cent of total external sales.
Within the NWR group, high-quality thermal coal is produced by Karvina Mine, operated by OKD.
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THERMAL COAL CUSTOMERS BY SALES VOLUMES
Year ended 31 December 2009
