Category Archives for American Coal Council
ACC Statement on EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule
WASHINGTON, DC, August 21, 2018– The American Coal Council appreciates the administration’s continuing focus on regulatory reform, and EPA’s proposal to replace the prior administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) with the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule announced today is another big … Continue reading
Analysis: Premium coking coal lifts up, leaves pulverized coal injection behind
London (Platts)–13 Jun 2018 Premium coking coal prices have surged again, boosting their premiums second-tier HCC and PCI. On March 23, the TSI HCC FOB Australia was 2.6% below the premium benchmark, the narrowest gap seen to date this year. … Continue reading
US Coking Coal Prices Gap up on Tightness in Australia Platts
SOPOT, POLAND (June 6, 2018) – Atlantic Basin coking coal prices lifted higher Tuesday, especially for premium grade material, on renewed tightness in Australia and stronger spot demand to restock in China and India with such grades. A problem with a vessel … Continue reading
Energy Chief Defends Trump Directive on Coal, Nuclear Plants
By Matthew Daly AP WASHINGTON (June 4, 2018) – Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Monday defended President Donald Trump’s call to bolster coal-fired and nuclear power plants, saying a rash of plant retirements is “alarming” and poses a looming crisis for … Continue reading
Is Coal Making a Comeback
By Betsy Monseu, CEO American Coal Council There is no question that the future is brighter for our nation’s coal industry. Changes in policy, regulations, and markets are contributing to a stronger domestic coal industry. The U.S. economy is growing … Continue reading
Be A Leader! Tomorrow’s Leadership Council: Preparing Future Coal Industry Leaders Today
The ACC’s Tomorrow’s Leadership Council (TLC) is designed to advance and vest executive talent in the coal industry. The Council provides a meaningful opportunity for up-and-coming executives to enhance their industry knowledge and networks through projects and activities that advance … Continue reading
4 New Met Mines Planned for Pennsylvania
At least four new underground metallurgical coal mines are planned for Pennsylvania in 2017 as the industry looks to take advantage of rising demand and prices for met coal both domestically and internationally after spending several years in the doldrums. … Continue reading
Four Critical Energy Issues to Watch in 2017
President-elect Trump will likely start rolling back eight years of Obama administration climate regulations and restrictions on coal, oil and gas development The U.S. may be on the cusp of a stark turning point in energy and climate policy with … Continue reading
The American Coal Council Wishes All Happy Holidays
The American Coal Council would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and joyous Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year. May the light of the season abide in our hearts and may we be filled … Continue reading
Coal offers cautious optimism for Trump at first post-election conference
URL: https://www.snl.com/InteractiveX/article.aspx?CDID=A-38623833-12331&KPLT=4 SNL, Christopher Coats, 12/8/2016 At one of the first industrywide gatherings since Election Day, the coal sector offered cautious optimism about the Trump administration’s impact on the industry after years of challenges. Gathered in New York for the … Continue reading
