C3 GLOBAL ENERGY / HISTORY

From one agency contract to nine countries

Every era below is built on the one before it — trading became processing, processing became mining, and mining is becoming sustainable resource development.

1991–2004

Foundation & first exports

The late Chairman Son Su-nam, after benchmarking tours of advanced economies with the government, secured the registration of petroleum coke as a solid fuel rather than a waste product
Hyundai Oilbank petroleum coke agency — the founding business
Petroleum coke exports begin
Supply relationship established with POSCO Future M
Anthracite supply business launched
Russian coal imports begin
Anthracite partnership formed in China

2005–2021

Processing, mining & long-term contracts

Anthracite processing facilities established
Long-term overseas petroleum coke contracts signed
Gold, silver, copper, and limestone mining projects
Joined the Korea Mining Association
Vietnamese anthracite imports begin
Successful Russian steam-coal mine development for Hanwha Energy

2022–2025

Rebrand & diversification

Company renamed to C3 Global Energy
POSCO petroleum coke supply
Ferroalloy manufacturers added as customers
Wood chip business launched
Exclusive carburizer import agency secured
Eco-friendly anthracite patent registered

2026+

Strategic minerals & sustainable growth

Strategic and critical mineral development
Coal supply projects for power plants
Gold, silver, copper, iron, and limestone mining expansion
Coal mine development in Southeast Asia
Mine registration in Australia
Exclusive contracts with Southeast Asian mines for domestic supply

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