Coal the Crossroads of Relevance and Reliability

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Industry-focused Education, Networking & Advocacy Coal has been on a roll in 2014 as U.S. demand and consumption increased to meet higher energy requirements over the course of a harsh winter.

demonstrated its continued relevance and reliability. What are the domestic coal market implications from the early increased demand and the need for stockpile rebuilding?

1 Industry-focused Education, Networking & Advocacy Coal has been on a roll in 2014 as U.S. demand and consumption increased to meet higher energy requirements over the course of a harsh winter. With coal-fueled generation fulfilling baseload electric demand and also largely responsible for meeting incremental electricity needs during this time, America s most abundant fuel resource demonstrated its continued relevance and reliability. What are the domestic coal market implications from the early increased demand and the need for stockpile rebuilding? How will natural gas demand, supply, storage replenishment and infrastructure issues impact coal markets? What is the perspective around international coal demand and U.S. market participation? How can electric grid reliability be maintained as CSAPR, MATS, CO 2 and other environmental regulations loom? What new technologies hold promise for reducing carbon and other emissions? How might the 2014 mid-term elections affect the course of coal policy and regulation? Speakers Industry Executives ~ presenting a strategic industry perspective on marketplace and public policy considerations Energy Industry Consultants ~ providing a comprehensive perspective on marketplace and public policy factors impacting coal suppliers and consumers Government Representatives ~ presenting updates and outlooks on energy and environmental policy initiatives Coal Industry Representatives ~ who share experience-based perspectives on energy, environment and business management topics Attendees The Conference is designed for coal industry executives with senior management responsibility for strategic planning, environmental management, utility and industrial fuel planning/procurement, marketing and sales, transportation, energy trading and financial management, market research and analysis, contract administration, and business development. Page1

2 Fees American Coal Council Members ACC Members Early (registering through July 25) - $770; beginning July 26 - $905 Prospective ACC Members Non-Members Early (registering through July 25) - $1120; beginning July 26 - $1255 Golf Tournament ~ $115 Conference Timeline Monday, August 11, :30-11 am ACC Board of Directors Meeting Noon-5 pm ACC Golf Tournament Noon-5 pm Business Networking Time 1-4:30 pm Tomorrows Leadership Council Seminar (TLC members only) 5:30-7:00 pm Coal Market Strategies Welcoming Reception 7-9 pm Tomorrows Leadership Council Dinner (TLC members & Guests only) Tuesday, August 12, am-5 pm Registration 7:15-8:15 am Networking Breakfast 8:15 am-3 pm Conference Sessions (11:45 am-12:45 pm Networking Lunch) 3-5:30 pm Business Networking Time 3:15-4:15 pm Wanda Burget, President, Women s Mining Coalition (optional) 5-5:45 pm Board Reception for New & Prospective Members (by invitation) 5:30-7:00 pm Coal Market Strategies Reception Wednesday, August 13, :00-8:45 am ACC Annual Business Meeting Breakfast (all invited) 9:15-11:30 am Conference Sessions 11:30 am Conference Adjourns Program Development Committee Don Drabant, President, Global Coal Sales Group Dan Hartzell, Coal Logistics Manager, Westar Energy Andy Bishop, Hallador Energy Betsy Monseu, Chief Executive Officer, American Coal Council Jason Hayes, Associate Director, American Coal Council Information American Coal Council, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Ste. 600, Washington, DC Betsy Monseu, CEO bmonseu@americancoalcouncil.org Note: Topics, speakers and times subject to change. Page2

3 Preliminary Program Monday, August 11, :30-11 am ACC Board of Directors Meeting Noon-5 pm ACC Golf Tournament Noon-5 pm Business Networking Time 1-4:30 pm Tomorrows Leadership Council Seminar (TLC members only) Todd King Must-dos for Effectively Managing Change 5:30-7:00 pm Coal Market Strategies Welcoming Reception 7:00-9:00 pm Tomorrows Leadership Council Dinner (TLC members & Guests only) Tuesday, August 12, am-5pm Registration 7:15-8:15 am Networking Breakfast 8:15-8:30 am Welcome, Antitrust Reminder, and Conference Overview - Betsy Monseu, CEO, American Coal Council - Danny Gray, President, American Coal Council, & Executive Vice President, Charah, Inc. 8:30-9:30 am Opening Keynote Address The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels Moderator: Danny Gray, President, American Coal Council, & Executive Vice President, Charah, Inc. Alex Epstein, Founder, Center for Industrial Progress Alex Epstein is the founder of the Center for Industrial Progress and author of the forthcoming book The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, coming out November 13 from Penguin. An avid and innovative champion of fossil fuels, he has defended their economic and environmental benefits in debates against Greenpeace, 350.org, and the Sierra Club. Alex s writings and views on fossil fuels have been covered and published in hundreds of publications, ranging from the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the New York Times to Rolling Stone. He engages with many constituencies on the economic and environmental benefits of fossil fuels, including university students, having spoken at Stanford, Duke, Rice, UCLA and others. In the conclusion of American Coal Council s recent comments to EPA on its proposed carbon rule for new fossil plants, we posed a question to those who frame climate change action on the basis of a moral imperative. Our question was Where is the moral imperative to provide reliable, affordable energy and good jobs in America? Alex, a philosopher by training and the author of Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet, will address key energy policy questions and advocacy strategies as well as preview his soon-to-be released book in this Keynote Address. Page3

4 Tuesday, August 12, 2014 (continued) 9:30-10 am Break 10-11:30 am Session I Domestic Developments Moderator: Rick Boyd, Senior Manager Fuel Operations, Dominion Generation Coal / Gas Dynamics and Market Implications 2014 and Beyond: domestic coal market implications from the winter s increased demand and the need for stockpile rebuilding, and impacts of natural gas demand, supply, storage replenishment and infrastructure issues to coal markets Anthony Sweet, Senior Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy, a unit of Platts Norfolk Southern Carrying the Coal and Optimizing the Opportunity: NS s general economic outlook, current and expected coal demand, and coal network performance, resources, & fleet optimization David Lawson, Vice President Coal, Norfolk Southern Corporation Regulation-Induced Pressures to Grid Reliability: key takeaways from recent National Mining Association grid reliability study of impacts to power and gas markets if coal units retiring in had not been available in the winter of 2014 and the impact in a hot summer scenario, and a view on potential further reliability impacts due to EPA s proposed carbon regulations under Clean Air Act 111(d) Tom Hewson, Principal, Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. 11:45 am-12:45 pm Networking Lunch 1-3:00 pm Session II International Insights Moderator: Don Drabant, President, Global Coal Sales Group J-Power s Portfolio and Coal Plans: Japanese international supply/demand perspective, coal needs for J-Power s plants in Japan and overseas, coal quality and plant efficiency considerations, and technological development/low-carbon initiatives Itaru Nakamura, Executive Managing Officer, J-Power Korea East West Power s Coal Outlook: Korean coal demand and supply outlook; EWP s near and mid-term coal demand and long term coal development plans in Korea and overseas, coal quality considerations, supply sources, and competitiveness of U.S. coals Hyeomi Kim, Deputy General Manager, Korea East West Power Company Page4

5 Strategic Worldview of Ambre Energy: Australian and Indonesian coal market dynamics, near-term challenges of continued global oversupply and prospects for re-balancing, strategic factors affecting competitiveness of U.S. coals in the Asia Pacific market, and Ambre Energy s continuing initiative to develop U.S. Pacific Northwest terminals Michael Mewing, General Manager Business Development and Marketing, Ambre Energy Global Shipbroker Perspective U.S. as Coal Exporter...and Importer: international ocean freight and coal market/logistics dynamics relative to prospects for both U.S. coal exports and imports, Panama Canal expansion impacts to freight patterns and dry bulk/coal vessel supply, demand, and orders, freight spreads and impacts to U.S. coal export thermal market participation John Keeshan, Vice President, Simpson Spence & Young 3:00-5:30 pm Business Networking Time An opportunity to schedule business appointments with industry associates. 3:15-4:15 pm Wanda Burget, President, Women s Mining Coalition (WMC) This optional conference session features Wanda Burget, President WMC and Vice President Environmental Services for Norwest Corporation, discussing the mission and activities of WMC 5:00-5:45 pm Board Reception for New & Prospective Members (by invitation) 5:30-7:00 pm Coal Market Strategies Reception Wednesday, August 13, 2014 (continued) 8:00-8:45 am ACC Annual Business Meeting (All Invited) 8:15-9:15 am Networking Breakfast 9:15-9:30 am Opening Remarks - Betsy Monseu, CEO, American Coal Council 9:30-11:30 am Session III Policy, Environment, and Technology Moderator: Doug Gagnon, Key Account Manager, Fuel Tech, Inc. Politics & Policy in 2014 Prognostications on Mid-term Elections: examining critical factors and races influencing House and Senate majorities. Will the Senate shift, and what s in it for coal if so? Focus on key coal / energy state races, and how Democrats may fare amidst concerns over the ACA rollout and administration/epa actions to address climate. Plus a look ahead to Stefan L.B. Bailey, Director, Prime Policy Group Page5

6 Engineering with Nature Innovation in FGD Wastewater Treatment: unique approach for construction of a wetland to treat FGD wastewater at Jeffrey Energy Center offers energy savings, a natural solution to treating wastewater, water conservation, and cost savings to customers - successfully pairing reliable, affordable coal-fueled electricity with environmental stewardship. Winner of EEI s prestigious Edison Award in Kelly Kelsey, Environmental Coordinator, Westar Energy Better News for Coal Reducing the Carbon Footprint and Creating New Market Opportunities: Decrease carbon emissions through technological advancements, expand coal s market reach with flexibility in coal type, and provide a path for cost-effective investment and profitable commercial applications Mark L. Warner, President and CEO, Cetna Energy EPA Clean Air Act 111(d) Rule Carbon and Complexities: implications for coal/gas/power markets and electric rates, reliability, and fleet diversity; economic impacts; legalities and feasibility including the outside the fenceline approach; states and state PUC roles; EEI s plans for engagement with stakeholders and EPA Alex Bond, Manager Air Quality & Climate Programs, Edison Electric Institute 11:30 am Conference Adjourns Page6

USEA 15 th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum. Betsy Monseu, CEO January 24, 2019

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