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Study Group: Coal Industry Consultants

Council Members in this Study Group: 101

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Craig Cates

Consultant
CRAIG CATES
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Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...

Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM MarineCraig Marston

Managing Director
CEM Marine
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Craig Marston is Managing Director at CEM Marine, a firm providing consulting services in the maritime and shipping industry. Mr. Marston has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the largest US-flag fleet of ocean-going dry bulk...

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John Bechtold, Coal & Energy Consultant, John BechtoldJohn Bechtold

Coal & Energy Consultant
John Bechtold
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John Bechtold is an independent Coal and Energy Consultant providing services to a wide variety of clients including Hill & Associates, a premier coal consultancy firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. He specializes in handling issues facing coal suppliers and consumers throughout the region. Formerly,...

James May

Managing Director
May Commodity Associates
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James May is Managing Director of May Commodity Associates, a firm providing strategic advice to clients in the steel, steel raw materials, metals, and industrial minerals sectors. Prior, Mr. May was Director of Steel Research Metal Bulletin. He has extensive contacts within the global steel industry,...

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Dale Bradshaw, President, ElectrivationDale Bradshaw

President
Electrivation
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Dale Bradshaw is the President of Electrivation, a firm providing consulting services on power generation and delivery. Mr. Bradshaw has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of the electric utility business, nuclear, planning, clean coal, fossil generation, renewables, and fossil fuels.He...

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David Freeman, Principal and President, TeamOne Energy, Inc.David Freeman

Principal and President
TeamOne Energy, Inc.
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David Freeman is the Principal and President of TeamOne Energy, a consultancy focused on power marketing, commodity risk mitigation, gas supply and independent power generation. Mr. Freeman led energy risk mitigation efforts for independent power projects receiving project finance industry awards in...

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Walter Mitchell

Principal
Mitchell Consulting Group
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Walter Mitchell is the Principal of Mitchell Consulting Group, which provides rigorous research, analysis and advisory services for stakeholders in the US and international maritime industries. Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years of experience working for clients in the minerals, oil and chemicals, ports,...

Hemant Patel, Principal, HP Energy Consultants, LLCHemant Patel

Principal
HP Energy Consultants, LLC
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Hemant Patel is an independent energy consultant and the Principal of HP Energy Consultants. A firm providing consulting services in the power generation and oil & gas industries. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in managing electric power generating projects and oil and gas (E&P) producing assets...

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Rio Investment in Ivanhoe provides geographical advantage but not control

November 7, 2009

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Rio Tinto completes second tranche of its investment in Ivanhoe Mines | www.yourminingnews.com

The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project is the primary focus of Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. Rio Tinto's investment in Ivanhoe provides Rio entry into an advanced stage major mineral project. With similar conditions in neighboring China and Russia, major project experience in Mongolia will be advantageous...

Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels

November 4, 2009

Sam Timpano, President, Sam Timpano & Associates

Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The biofuels and alternative energy project models that were originally based on feedstock materials from the food chain commodities have been shown to a failure, something many already knew.Not only did they add to the upward pressures on food chain commodities, especially corn and soyoil, they brought...

Feasible yes, but economic?

October 26, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

BioPower Systems collaborates with city of San Francisco on Wave Energy project | www.yourrenewablenews.com

There are a lot of schemes being discussed and piloted to derive electricity from the movement of ocean water (waves) but the economic and environmental issues will be difficult to overcome.

Imagine Cap-and-Trade

October 2, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Climate Change: How to Invest for the Possibility | seekingalpha.com

Look for IPOs and major companies who are interested in integrating energy and transportation into an electric powered, autonomously controlled, personal transportation system. Older coal plants will be replaced by new technologies like IGCC with higher efficiency. Engineering retrofits will improve...

Coal India can become a major market player the international coal market.

September 15, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Coal India to buy assets of Rio Tinto | timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Coal india is the biggest producer of coal in the world and biggest supplier of coal in India. It captures the 90 % market of Indian demand. It will not have much influence in Indian market however it will give key competition in seaborne thermal coal market.

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