"Coal stockpiles" refers to large supplies or reserves of coal that are stored at a specific location, usually near a coal mine or power plant, until they are needed for use.
Sentences with «coal stockpiles»
In addition to the ongoing impact of low prices, bankruptcies and mine closures, year - end coal stockpiles at electric plants were the highest in 25 years, according to the Energy Information Administration, as the warmest winter on record for the U.S. was leading to lower than normal electric demand. (ieefa.org)
The nation's coal fleet is fuel secure because the average coal - fired power plant has a 70 to 80 day supply of coal stockpiled on site. (americaspower.org)
Coal - fueled power plants maintain an average coal stockpile on site that can last two months or longer. (thehill.com)