What type of coal is used to generate energy? How many types of energy coal exist? What causes coal to burn? What additional uses does it have besides the electricity generation? Read more
Modern day mining has almost completely eliminated the traditional coal miners wearing helmets, with blackened faces and coal picks. Nowadays, mining is performed by machines, with the utmost protection for human lives. Read more
Coal is traded internationally, but has very specific uses, which explains why the coal market does not contain a large number of players. However, it is characterized by high competition and its price levels are impacted by changes in the international economy. Read more
The coal market is a volatile one, requiring calculated planning for cost-effective coal procurement. Risk management based on a variety of purchase contracts and suppliers is the key to cost reduction and continuous supply. Read more
In the international coal market, large developing countries are like a tremendous earthquake, undermining the stability of the entire market. China has shaken up the market, and India is following in its path. Read more
Coal is shipped to Israel, loaded onto large bulk carriers and discharged onto a designed coal conveyer, which leads it from the ship directly into the Israeli Electric Corporation zone. Read more
A significant part of the Israeli National Coal Company's activity is forming shipping contracts to ensure coal import to Israel from various places around the world, using different trade routes and in different business conditions. This requires a high level of expertise. Read more
The Israeli national Coal Company operates in a complex business environment, subject to a variety of rules and regulations on the national and municipal level. Read more
From the time of the industrial revolution until today, the coal burning process has undergone significant changes. Today, manual tossing of the coal into the boilers, and uncontrolled emission of toxins are long gone Read more
Using energy coal for electricity production raises various issues relating to the environment. But while environmentalism is a top priority, certain facts should be considered as well.
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