Publication date: 2010-09-01 First published in: Natural Resources Research Authors: M. Höök, K. Aleklett Abstract: The geological coal resource of the U.S. is abundant and proved coal reserves are listed as the world’s largest. However, the reserves are unevenly distributed and located in a small number of states, giving them major influence over future production.…
Publication date: 2009-06-01 First Published: Natural Resources Research Authors: R.C. Milici Abstract: The production of liquid fuels from coal will very likely become an important part of the hydrocarbon energy mix of the future, provided that technical and environmental obstacles are overcome economically. The coal industry should be able to handle a coal-to-liquids (CTL) industry…
Publication date: 2009-05-22 First published in: Natural Resources Research Authors: G.D. Croft, T.W. Patzek Abstract: By applying the multi-Hubbert curve analysis to coal production in the United States, we demonstrate that anthracite production can be modeled with a single Hubbert curve that extends to the practical end of commercial production of this highest-rank coal. The…
