western Maryland coal operators decided to "consolidate" their holdings to form the Consolidation Coal Company but operation of the new company was delayed due to the Civil War.... Consolidation Coal Company officially began in 1864; the year most historians believe was the turning point of the Civil War which ended with General Lee's surrender in 1865. Expansion... Throughout its long history, CONSOL Energy grew through expansion of existing operations and by acquiring other coal mining companies and reserves throughout all of the major coal...

About Us Quick Facts I. It all started when Lincoln was President Our operations began in 1864. II. In the U.S., we are Coal We're the largest U.S. producer of coal from.... V. Tons of coal in the East In terms of coal produced, CONSOL is the largest coal producer east of the Mississippi River. VI. Our private R&D facility equals industry innovation We... have a private R&D facility currently working with the U.S. Department of Energy and others on advanced technology for coal and coal bed methane production and utilization. VII...

RelationsNewsroomCareers CONSOL Energy About Us Our History Historical Moments 1864 Coal production begins. 1869 Consolidation Coal Company begins river operations at docks in Elizabeth, Pa. 1927 The... company becomes largest bituminous coal producer in the United States, a distinction it retains today 1958 Consolidation Coal Company establishes the first independent research... and development facility dedicated to the extraction and production of coal. 1980 The extraction of coal-bed methane prior to mining begins in order to enhance the safety...

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basin. Named one of America's most admired companies by Fortune magazine, CONSOL Energy produces both natural gas and high-BTU coal. Together, natural gas and coal fuel two-thirds... Big Coal to Fight Obama Plan 6/25 Shipbuilding Resurfaces in Western Pa. with Campbell Transportation's Tugboats 6/24 CONSOL Energy Leverages Water Resources 6/14 CONSOL Has Big... Cold for 37th Ogden Half-Marathon 5/25 The Everyday Hunter: Can Coal Mining be Good for the Habitat? 5/25 CONSOL and Noble Energy Plan Projects 5/23 TN Legislative Committee...