PRB burners begin to sweat as waterlogged rail system slows coal shipments

摘要

Flooding conditions in the Midwest region presented major problems for Powder River Basin coal shippers, and stockpiles at certain utilities that receive via the Midwest river system have dropped at a rate that has some buyers concerned. It's an issue that might not be resolved quickly. Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific are confronted with the re-routing of coal shipments away from a crucial line running from Omaha to the Kansas City area, which is used to carry PRB coal to Chicago and St. Louis for eventual delivery to various power plants along the river system.