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Columbia Coal

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Colombia ranks as the thirteenth-largest coal producer globally in 2023, experiencing a decline in output of 5.67% compared to 2022. In the twelve-month period of 2023, the country’s total seaborne coal exports amounted to 56.4 million tonnes.

Producer of  Coal 
Location Colombia
Geology type Tertiary age coal measures
Mineral type Steam coal/pulverized fuel injection coal
High-volatile bituminous B
Mining method Multi-seam open pit
Coal processing Coal crushing only
Analysis (Sector 1) Minimum Typical Maximum Rejected
Total Moisture, pct wt 9 10 13 >13
Ash, pct wt 6 7 10 >10
Volatile matter, pct wt 32 35 40 >40
Fixed carbon, pct wt 43 53 68
Sulfur, pct wt 0.93 0.98 1 >1
Net Heating Value power, BTU / Lb 11,000 11,200 11.800 <10,800 BTU
Free Swelling Index F.S.I. 1.5 2 3.35 >4
Hardness Index H.G.I. 45 48 54
Net Kcal 6,100 6,200 6,500 6,000