Industries — Agro-processing

Coal for sugar mills and agro-processing

Sugar mills, tea and tobacco estates and food processors run seasonal, steam-intensive operations where a fuel interruption during crush or curing is unrecoverable.

We plan seasonal supply with agro-processors months ahead, building stock ahead of the season rather than chasing trucks during it.

Seasonal contracting

We contract pre-season tonnage with agreed drawdown schedules and staged deliveries, so your stockyard is full before crush or curing starts.

Bagasse supplementation

Where bagasse or biomass covers part of your steam load, coal is the swing fuel. We size supply against your shortfall profile rather than a flat monthly figure.

Typical export specifications

GradeCV (kcal/kg)SulphurAshMoistureSizing
Thermal RB16,000≤ 1.0%≤ 15%≤ 8%0–50 mm
Thermal RB35,500≤ 1.0%≤ 20%≤ 10%0–50 mm
Washed peas / nuts6,200≤ 0.9%≤ 12%≤ 7%5–25 mm / 25–50 mm
Metallurgical (coking)7,200≤ 0.8%≤ 10%≤ 6%0–50 mm
Foundry / blast coke6,800≤ 0.9%≤ 12%≤ 5%20–80 mm
Coal fines / duff5,200≤ 1.1%≤ 22%≤ 12%0–5 mm

Frequently asked questions

Can you supply coal seasonally?
Yes. Pre-season contracts with staged delivery schedules are standard for sugar, tea and tobacco customers.
What coal suits tobacco curing barns?
Washed sized peas or nuts, which burn cleanly and hold a stable barn temperature.

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