Steam coal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-002186",
  "term": "Steam coal",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "Coal burned, primarily in boilers, to generate steam for the production of electricity or for process heating purposes, or used as a direct source of process heat. Steam coal, also known as thermal coal, refers to all coal not classified as coking (or metallurgical) coal. See coal grade.",
  "subject": "Coal",
  "see_also": [
    "Coal grade"
  ],
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/steam-coal/"
}