Depositional setting, petrology and chemistry of Permian coals from the Paraná Basin: 2. South Santa Catarina Coalfield, Brazil

► Sequence stratigraphy and coal properties in South Santa Catarina Coalfield, Brazil. ► Precursor mires formed in high stand, low stand and transgressive systems tracts. ► Major peat accumulation in an estuarine-barrier shoreface depositional environment. ► Coal rank ranges from HVB A to LVB. Maceral composition is highly variable. ► Coals are enriched in trace elements of environmental concern.