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Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
December 8, 2008
New Coal Demand from New Coal Plants Coming Online in 2009
Analysis of: Sector Snap: Coal Sector Falls on Weak Demand (money.cnn.com)
    Despite U.S coal demand forecasted to be down in 2009 for thermal and metallurgical exports, new coal plants coming online will require incremental coal demand.
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
December 8, 2008
Fuel Switching from Coal- to Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation
Analysis of: Oil Price Drop Forces Big Energy to Retreat (www.time.com)
    Current natural gas prices of approximately $6.00/MMBtu allow electricity generation on natural gas to be more economic compared to coal in certain areas of the U.S.  This is further favored by the time of the year.
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
December 8, 2008
U.S. Thermal Coal Exports for 2009
Analysis of: U.S. Coal Export Boom Over for Now (www.guardian.co.uk)
U.S thermal coal exports will be down in 2009 versus 2008 since the U.S.’s coal is no longer competitive into Europe and other world locations.
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
December 8, 2008
CSX Tariff Rate for Export Steam Coal to Rise January 1, 2009
Analysis of: CSX Tariff for Export Bituminous Coal (www.csx.com)
    The CSX is raising tariff rates for export steam coal on January 1, 2009
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
November 14, 2008
Rate Case Demonstrates Coal Transportation’s Attractiveness to Union Pacific and Other Railroads
Analysis of: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Files Rate Case Against Union Pacific Railroad for Coal Transportation (www.stb.dot.gov)
    The most recent Surface Transportation Board Rate Case filed by Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) against the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for coal transportation from the Powder River Basin to the Muskogee coal plant actually shows the attractiveness of this move to the...
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
November 14, 2008
Surface Transportation Board Rate Case Process and Why it is Biased for the Railroads
Analysis of: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Files Rate Case Against Union Pacific Railroad for Coal Transportation (www.stb.dot.gov)
    Another coal-transporting utility has filed a Rate Case at the Surface Transportation Board (STB) alleging excessive rates for coal transportation.  This most recent case was filed by Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) against the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for coal...
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
November 12, 2008
Railroad Fuel Surcharge Court Case to Proceed – Potential Costly Outcome to Four Class I Railroads
Analysis of: Railroads Face Price-Fixing Suit on Surcharges (money.cnn.com)
    The suit alleges four of the Class I Railroads violated Federal antitrust laws with respect to fuel surcharge.  The four Class I Railroads in the suit are CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF Railway, and Union Pacific Railroad.  The time period is July 2003 through June 20...
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
November 4, 2008
What a Potential DM&E Expansion into the Powder River Basin Means to the DM&E, Union Pacific (UP), and BNSF
Analysis of: CP Rail Expects DM&E to Earn More than Forecast (www.reuters.com)
    The Dakota Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) Railroad was recently acquired by the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway.  The DM&E has for years been proposing an extension to the Wyoming Powder River Basin coal reserves.  This project, if commenced, would upgrade an...
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
October 20, 2008
Coal Rail Transportation Volume and Rate Increases Positive for the Railroads
Analysis of: Seminole Files Rail Complaint to Protect Its Members (www.marketwatch.com)
    The year-to-date and outlook for many of the items transported by the U.S. railroads are down, coal transportation has been positive.  The discussions that follows list some of the positives for the railroads.
Thomas Shewski, Owner
High Energy Services
October 20, 2008
Labor, Permitting, Geology, and Inspections Hindering Coal Production, Adding to Costs
Analysis of: Interested In Workin' In A Coal Mine? (www.forbes.com)
    Coal companies have issued force majeure declarations to customers due to various production-related issues.  These are discussed in the section below.

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