This 40-page research paper provides an overview of global coal and natural gas dynamics, major projects and producers. It discusses topics like the environmental impacts of coal, EPA regulations, growing natural gas consumption, major LNG supply agreements, and the operations of coal companies Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources. The conclusion reflects on challenges like carbon emissions and forecasts that coal will still dominate global power generation for decades, while natural gas and Australia's LNG exports play larger roles.