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Domestic & International Coal Markets
We perform numerous proprietary studies for individual clients evaluating specific mines, products, power plants, or ports. In addition, we also publish multi-client market forecasts on the U.S. Steam Coal Market and the International Coking and Steam Coal Markets.
Based on years of first-hand research, we have developed extensive data on the reserves, quality, mining costs, and transportation capabilities of all mines in the United States covering regions such as Central Appalachia, southwestern Pennsylvania, the Illinois Basin, the Powder River Basin, and the Rocky Mountains. We have similar databases for Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, Australia, South Africa, and Indonesia.
Electricity Markets
The deregulation of the electricity markets and the development of our PRISM™ Integrated Coal and Power Model has led to increasing work in the following areas: market outlook studies forecasting generation by plant, transmission flows, and power prices; evaluation of investment opportunities in new or existing power plants; market dominance analysis; and the evaluation of the impacts of planned and potential new environmental regulations.
Market Strategy
We have performed a wide variety of assignments for senior management in the coal industry. Overseas, we have undertaken several assignments to evaluate mining company organization, market strategy, and management systems.
Asset Evaluation
We have conducted numerous due diligence economic evaluations of coal and utility assets to determine economic worth and profit potential for clients.
Fuel Procurement
For numerous utilities and independent power producers, we have assisted in all aspects of the fuels procurement cycle.
Litigation Support
Various experts at Hill & Associates have undertaken litigation support projects including being expert witnesses at dispute trials; arbitrators in coal price, quality, or volume disputes; and as supporting experts in utility rate cases.
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