Chapter 694 The Situation Gradually Expands_2

But now, things are different. After the flood receded, whether it was due to tectonic movements when Blue Star was expanding or some other special reason, when the floodwaters receded and the Imperial Court was surveying the terrain to build a base, a coal mine was unexpectedly discovered.

As of this time, energy is the most fundamental aspect, as for the entire industry, the most basic need is boiling water, or rather, steam, as no matter how advanced the technology is, it requires electricity to function.

The methods of generating electricity are few, and when talking about the simplest and most stable method, it naturally refers to thermal power generation. For long-term stable thermal power generation, an ample supply of energy is undoubtedly a crucial factor.

Other methods like solar power, hydropower, or wind power generation, require the advancement of the technology tree and the creation of specialized equipment and instruments before construction can even begin.