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Reports: Trump to pick Okla. attorney general for EPA
WASHINGTON – Media sources are reporting President-elect Donald Trump will name Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The American Coal Council welcomes the choice of Pruitt. In his capacity as Oklahoma AG, Scott … Continue reading
Moody’s Boosts North American Coal Industry Outlook
(17 November 2016) Despite persistent challenges, the outlook for the North American coal industry has been revised to stable from negative, Moody’s Investors Service said in a new report. A combination of fourth quarter 2016 metallurgical coal benchmark prices settling … Continue reading
Coal may surpass natural gas as most common electricity generation fuel this winter
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, November 2016 After declining for several months, the share of U.S. electricity fueled by coal is expected to slowly begin growing when compared to the same period last year. In contrast, the … Continue reading
ACC issues statement on Glei-Case Western analysis
URL: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/24102016/acc-issues-statement-on-glei-case-western-analysis World Coal (October 2016) —A recent analysis by the Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI) of Case Western Reserve University concluded the decline of the nation’s coal industry has been due to market forces and technology: “EPA rules have … Continue reading
Andrew Moore, Platts: Coal Supply: Will We Overcorrect?
This article was originally published in Issue 1, 2016 of American Coal magazine – read the full issue (and past issues) on the ACC website by Clicking Here Coal Supply: Will We Overcorrect? By: Andrew Moore, Platts According to … Continue reading
Steve Piper, S&P: Sizing the Domestic Market
This article was originally published in Issue 1, 2016 of American Coal magazine – read the full issue (and past issues) on the ACC website by clicking here. —————- Where is Coal Demand Headed? By: Steve Piper, S&P Global Market … Continue reading
Using Coal Futures to Manage Uncertainty
Peter Keavey, CME Group Risk management is more important than ever in today’s coal market. Cheap natural gas (NYMEX Henry Hub Natural Gas futures prices remain below $3.00) is competing fiercely with coal in the electricity bid stack. The fight … Continue reading
Alpha cancels WARN notices at WV mines
Some good news for Alpha’s West Virginia mines. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR) operating affiliates announce that the WARN notices for eight coal mines in West Virginia have expired and the mines and their approximately 750 workers will continue … Continue reading
Coal Market Strategies – Policy, Environment, & Technology
Have you registered for the 2014 Coal Market Strategies Conference in Park City, Utah on August 11 – 13? During our two-day program, Session III presenters will focus on Policy, the Environment, and Technology. Politics & Policy in 2014 – Prognostications on Mid-term Elections: We … Continue reading