Market Analysis - US Coal Industry

Publication Date	April 2007
Publisher	Synergyst
Product Type	Report
Pages	54
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	SYG03093

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Summary

In the midst of environmental laws becoming stricter, the coal industry faces a challenging environment in which to grow. The US is the second largest coal producer in the world, after China. Coal reserves in the US are expected to be able to support growing demand for at least 200 years (and by some estimates, well over that). This Market Analysis on the US Coal Industry provides an insider's view on the US coal industry and the latest happenings surrounding the industry.

The report details an introduction to the coal industry, the various segments of the industry, market statistics of coal, followed by an analysis of the major barriers and trends affecting the industry. The report also focuses on the global scenario for coal and how it is affecting the US coal industry. The Market Analysis also dwells on the import/export scenario of the industry, the regulatory environment in which the industry operates, the various markets which are the major consumers of coal, and the major players operating in the industry. This Market Analysis - US Coal Industry is a comprehensive intelligence guide on an industry which is facing drastic changes in current global circumstances.

Content

I. Executive Summary
II. Introduction To Coal Industry
- a. What is Coal?
- b. History of Coal
- c. History of the US Coal Industry
- d. How is Coal Generated?
- e. Types of Coal
- f. Global Market for Coal
- g. Global Production and Consumption
III. Market Profile
- a. Industry Structure
- b. Coal Consumption
- c. Coal Production
- d. Coal Segments
  - I. Anthracite
  - II. Bituminous
  - III. Lignite
  - IV. Sub-bituminous
- e. Coal Reserves
IV. Import And Export Scenario
V. Industry Trends
- a. Rising Demand for Electricity
- b. Technological Developments
- c. Availability & Quality of Coal
- d. Coal Prices
VI. Industry USAge Profile
- a. Electric Power Market
  - I. Current Scenario
  - II. Market Forecast
- b. Industrial Market adn Commercial Markets
  - I. Current Scenario
  - II. Market Forecast
VII. Barriers To The Growth
- a. Weather & Environmental Effects
- b. Transportation Issues
- c. Financial Issues
- d. Legal Issues
- e. Storage Issues
VIII. Regulatory Framework
- a. Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act
- b. Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act
- c. Clean Air Act
- d. Clean Water Act
- e. Coal Mine Health and Safety Act
- f. Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
- g. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- h. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
IX. Major Coal Producers
- a. Arch Coal
  - I. Brief Profile
  - II. Financials and Ratios
  - III. Recent Developments
  - IV. Company Outlook
- b. Kennecott Energy Company
  - I. Brief Profile
  - II. Financials and Ratios
  - III. Recent Developments
  - IV. Company Outlook
- c. Peabody Energy Corporation
  - I. Brief Profile
  - II. Financials and Ratios
  - III. Recent Developments
  - IV. Company Outlook
X. Future Outlook
- a. Anthracite and Lignite
- b. Bituminous
- c. Sub-bituminous
XI. Appendix
XII. Glossary
List Of Figures
- Figure 1: Comparison of Various Coal Types
- Figure 2: World Coal Consumption - Billion Short Tons
- Figure 3: US Coal Consumption (2001-2005)
- Figure 4: US Coal Production (2001-2005)
- Figure 5: Anthracite Coal Production in United States (2001-2005)
- Figure 6: Bituminous Coal Production in United States (2001-2005)
- Figure 7: Lignite Coal Production (2001-2005)
- Figure 8: Sub-Bituminous Coal Production in United States (2001-2005)
- Figure 9: Map of Coal Producing Regions in United States (2005)
- Figure 10: US Coal Export by Type (2004-2005)
- Figure 11: US Steam Coal Exports by Region (2005)
- Figure 12: Major Markets of US Metallurgical Coal Exports (2005)
- Figure 13: US Coal Exports and Imports (1996-2005)
- Figure 14: Map of Coal Prices in United States
- Figure 15: Electric Power Sector Consumption of Coal by Census Region (2005)
- Figure 16: Share of Electric Power Sector Net Generation by Energy Source 2004-2005)
- Figure 17: US Coal Production Forecast (Till 2030)
- Figure 18: Electricity Generation by Fuel, 1980-2030
- Figure 19: Coal Use Grows While Emissions Decline
- Figure 20: Map of Coal Fired Power Generation in US
List Of Tables
- Table 1: Coal Consumption by End User (2001-2005)
- Table 2: Arch Coal - Income Statement (2002-2006)
- Table 3: Arch Coal - Key Ratios
- Table 4: Rio Tinto Group - Income Statement (2001-2005)
- Table 5: Rio Tinto Group - Key Ratios
- Table 6: Peabody Energy - Income Statement (2002-2006)
- Table 7: Peabody Energy - Key Ratios