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Study Group: Metallurgical Coal Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 113

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Thomas Shewski

Owner
High Energy Services
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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...

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...

Xiu'an Fang

President
Coalworld.net
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Fang Xiu'an (David Fang as shown in leading international media) is the President and Founder of Coalworld.net, co-sponsored by the China Coal Transport and Distribution Association (CCTD), China's official coal market watchdog. Mr. Fang has systematically...

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...

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...

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GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)

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Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels

November 4, 2009

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 added deforestation pressures in several developing economies.Additional fertilizers and pressures on already low water supplies in some areas were additional exacerbations to the equation.The new generation of feedstock for biofuel production will be from nonfood chain sources and will add new benefits into the biofuel equation.

A Birthday Still Worth Celebrating

July 5, 2009

Envoy Prepares to Visit Honduras | www.nytimes.com

Recent events in Iran and again in Honduras demonstrate the drift in American foreign policy and contributes to global confusion on what America stands for these days. These are just some private thoughts to share with all. Enjoy the 4th!

Nice "touchy feely" and "green politics" no real meat

July 1, 2009

CSX Announces Commitment to Cut CO2 Emissions by Eight Percent | jacksonville.bizjournals.com

As we proceed along the path of everything green and while these efforts are press worthy and of corporate value these days, perception has to finally one day match science and reality.

Key Points Contained in Climate and Energy Bill Passed by U.S. House of Representatives

June 29, 2009

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.

Transport fuel costs and economic recovery

June 26, 2009

The ups and downs of diesel | www.chron.com

Energy costs are at the heart of all economies and impact growth and most certainly recoveries from downturns. Transport fuel costs are second only to power generation in terms of importance to economic growth.

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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

September 16, 2009 | Beijing

Seminar: China Coal Industry – Investment Opportunities in Times of Consolidation (Beijing)

August 11, 2009 | London

Seminar: European Steel Industry Under Pressure (London)

April 2, 2009 | New York

GLG Seminar: (NYC) Grain Shipping - Factoring in Transportation Costs

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