Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
d52b7e2c-2dd3-4384-9684-5da27726e5e8
Materials
Associated ID
fd3ec9fd-80a6-421f-8472-bf090f4602dc
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transportation distance for thermal coal concentrate in the South China region. In China, coal is primarily transported via rail, waterways, and highways. Average coal transportation losses are also included. Data sources include the China Transportation Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, Guangdong Statistical Yearbook, Guangxi Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.
Activity Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset. Each market represents a consumption mix of products within a specific region, connecting suppliers with consumers of the same product within that region. Markets encompass both producers and importers of the product within the same geographical area. Additionally, markets account for the transportation of products to consumers, as well as losses occurring during the transport process.
Process Description
Thermal coal refers to coal used as a power feedstock. In a narrow sense, it generally refers to coal used for thermal power generation. In a broader sense, coal used for power generation, locomotive propulsion, boiler combustion, or other purposes to generate power is classified as power coal, commonly known as thermal coal.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China,South China
Geography comment
Forming regional average data for South China through merging multiple datasets
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified