Study Group: Coal Purchasers (North America)
Council Members in this Study Group: 55
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Thomas Shewski
Owner
High Energy Services
Thomas Shewski is the Owner of High Energy Services, a firm providing fuel, transportation, emissions, and power plant services to existing and proposed generating plants. Mr. Shewski is currently involved in buying fuel, transportation, and emissions...
Markus BatesPresident
Bankers Energy, LLCMarkus Bates is the President of Bankers Energy; a firm engaged in trading raw materials and assisting clients in transactions. Until October 2008, he was the Executive Vice President at Geo Trade International, a firm providing coal trading services....
- Walter Mitchell
Principal
Mitchell Consulting GroupWalter 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...
John CousinsManaging Director
Interim Energy Management LimitedJohn Cousins is Managing Director of Interim Energy Management, an energy consultancy providing support on fuel procurement and contract negotiations. John is an energy specialist with more than 45 years of experience in electricity and gas industries....
James BookerManaging Director
James Booker Consultancy ServicesJames Booker is the Managing Director of James Booker Consultancy Services, which provides legal, technical and project development advisory services to clients in the energy, mining and construction sectors. He has over 36 years of international experience...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Key Points Contained in Climate and Energy Bill Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
June 29, 2009
Analysis by: Thomas Shewski, Owner,House Narrowly OKs Sweeping Climate Change Bill | www.dallasnews.com
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (“ACES”) on June 26, 2009. The discussion below contains the key points in the Bill now headed to the Senate for debate and action.
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April 27, 2009
Analysis by: Thomas Shewski, Owner,Coal Prices Crumble | www.forbes.com
Both steam and metallurgical coal demand are down. United States steam coal (for electricity generation) is down due to the economic slump affecting industrial demand and switching to cheaper natural gas-fired electricity generation in some areas of the nation. Metallurgical coal demand is down due to the crushing drop in steel production domestically and globally. Although coal demand is down significantly, it does not necessarily allow coal under contract to be excused for purchase.
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April 27, 2009
Analysis by: Thomas Shewski, Owner,Administration Stops Short of Endorsing Climate Bill | www.nytimes.com
House Democrats issued a draft climate bill titled “The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009” on March 31, 2009 which proposes to reduce CO2 emissions and require the development of renewable energy on a nationwide scale. The section that follows highlights important provisions contained in this 648 page draft bill.
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Potential New Emissions Rules: Effect on Electricity Generation
April 27, 2009
Analysis by: Thomas Shewski, Owner,Central New York Rep. John McHugh Takes Aim at Acid Rain | www.syracuse.com
Some in Congress are using the debate in Washington, DC on carbon tax to also include additional limits on mercury, nitrous oxide (NOx), and sulfur dioxide emissions (SO2) from coal plants. Many proposals have been floated in Congress (one of which is linked here) to limit these emissions. If any of these proposals were to pass and become law, it will have significant impact on electricity generation.
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Burn Likely to Continue to Be Down for Several Months
April 27, 2009
Analysis by: Thomas Shewski, Owner,Genscape Coal Burn Falls 2 Percent Below Same Week 2008 | uk.reuters.com
Domestic thermal coal demand is likely to continue to be down for several more months, with nothing positive on the immediate-horizon.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Electric Generation Company (ei)
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Coal Producer (ei)
- Coal Broker (ei)
- Metal Trading Firm (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Procurement Manager
- President
- Raw Materials Procurement Manager
- Owner
- Trading
- Director
- Sales
- Managing Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Maintenance Manager
- Principal
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