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Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Potential Coal Transportation Tonnage for the DM&E if It Builds into the Powder River Basin

January 15, 2009

Analysis of:Commission Takes Testimony on DM&E Project | www.ktiv.com

    The Dakota Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) Railroad was recently acquired by the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway.  The DM&E has for years been proposing an extension to the Wyoming Powder River Basin (PRB) coal reserves.  If the DM&E would commence this project, it would upgrade an existing 600 miles of track and provide for 260 miles of new track expansion into the coal fields of the PRB.      When the DM&E was a stand-alone Class II Railroad, it applied to the Federal Railroad Administration for Government-backed loan guarantees for this potential project.  The submissions and comments related to this FRA filing portend the potential affects on the DM&E, Union Pacific (UP), and BNSF for coal tonnage from the PRB.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

White Energy and Upgraded Coal – Items to Consider

January 15, 2009

Analysis of:White Energy to Build Coal Plant in Wyoming | www.forbes.com

    White Energy intends to build a processing plant to take raw sub-bituminous coal from the Buckskin Mine in the Wyoming Powder River Basin and improve its heat content (by roughly 35%) and preserve, and possibly improve, its emissions profile.      There are a few things to consider on White Energy’s venture.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

With Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and Low Natural Gas Prices, Something Has to Give to Keep Coal Competitive for Generation in Some Instances

January 14, 2009

Analysis of:In Reversal, Court Allows a Bush Plan on Pollution | www.nytimes.com

    CAIR require deeper cuts in NOx emissions starting in 2009 and SO2 emissions starting in 2010 in the Eastern US.  This is through a cap and trade program with the usage of limited emissions allowances for both NOx and SO2 emissions.     CAIR was originally thrown out by the Courts on July 11, 2008 and reinstated on December 23, 2008.     CAIR requires annual NOx allowances starting in 2009 for the affected Eastern states plants.  Previously, certain Eastern states only had seasonal NOx allowance requirements.  Now most of these Eastern states plants will be required to have annual NOx allowances for 12 months of the year and seasonal NOx allowances for 5 months of the year (May 1 to September 30).     CAIR also requires starting in 2010 affected Eastern states plants to surrender 2 SO2 allowances for each ton of SO2 emissions.  This surrender rate changes to 2.86 starting in 2015.  Pre-2010 banked SO2 allowances retain their surrender rate for 2010 and beyond compliance.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

New Coal Demand from New Coal Plants Coming Online in 2009

December 8, 2008

Analysis of:Sector Snap: Coal Sector Falls on Weak Demand | money.cnn.com

    Despite U.S coal demand forecasted to be down in 2009 for thermal and metallurgical exports, new coal plants coming online will require incremental coal demand.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Fuel Switching from Coal- to Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation

December 8, 2008

Analysis of:Oil Price Drop Forces Big Energy to Retreat | www.time.com

    Current natural gas prices of approximately $6.00/MMBtu allow electricity generation on natural gas to be more economic compared to coal in certain areas of the U.S.  This is further favored by the time of the year.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

U.S. Thermal Coal Exports for 2009

December 8, 2008

Analysis of:U.S. Coal Export Boom Over for Now | www.guardian.co.uk

U.S thermal coal exports will be down in 2009 versus 2008 since the U.S.’s coal is no longer competitive into Europe and other world locations.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

CSX Tariff Rate for Export Steam Coal to Rise January 1, 2009

December 8, 2008

Analysis of:CSX Tariff for Export Bituminous Coal | www.csx.com

    The CSX is raising tariff rates for export steam coal on January 1, 2009

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Rate Case Demonstrates Coal Transportation’s Attractiveness to Union Pacific and Other Railroads

November 14, 2008

Analysis of:Oklahoma Gas & Electric Files Rate Case Against Union Pacific Railroad for Coal Transportation | www.stb.dot.gov

    The most recent Surface Transportation Board Rate Case filed by Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) against the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for coal transportation from the Powder River Basin to the Muskogee coal plant actually shows the attractiveness of this move to the Union Pacific Railroad and other railroads.         The commentary section describes the positive economics around this Rate Case to the UP.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Surface Transportation Board Rate Case Process and Why it is Biased for the Railroads

November 14, 2008

Analysis of:Oklahoma Gas & Electric Files Rate Case Against Union Pacific Railroad for Coal Transportation | www.stb.dot.gov

    Another coal-transporting utility has filed a Rate Case at the Surface Transportation Board (STB) alleging excessive rates for coal transportation.  This most recent case was filed by Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) against the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for coal transportation from the Powder River Basin to the Muskogee coal plant.                    The commentary section describes the STB Rate Case process using the OG&E situation and its bias to the railroads.

Thomas ShewskiOwnerHigh Energy Services

Railroad Fuel Surcharge Court Case to Proceed – Potential Costly Outcome to Four Class I Railroads

November 12, 2008

Analysis of:Railroads Face Price-Fixing Suit on Surcharges | money.cnn.com

    The suit alleges four of the Class I Railroads violated Federal antitrust laws with respect to fuel surcharge.  The four Class I Railroads in the suit are CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF Railway, and Union Pacific Railroad.  The time period is July 2003 through June 2007

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