COAL USERS GROUP

The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal Users’ Group) is a global community dedicated to advancing safe, efficient, and responsible coal use. Join us for immersive educational sessions and targeted networking with hundreds of coal power professionals who are shaping the future of the industry. 

Fresh for 2027: Powering Practical Ideas, Peer Exchange, and Safety-First Operations 

1:00PM – 4:30PM: Emergency Preparedness & Response: Building the Right Relationships Before the Wrong Day - Workshop 

Opening Keynote - Leading the Next Generation of Power: Procurement, Reliability, and AI-Ready Coal Assets 

Keynote Speaker: Johnny Howze, III, SVP Supply Chain & Chief Procurement Officer, NiSource 

This forum is ideal for: 

• Plant managers and operations leaders 

• Safety professionals and EHS teams 

• Engineers and technical specialists 

• Maintenance and reliability experts 

• Fuel and combustion analysts 

• Utility executives and decision-makers 

• Anyone committed to improving coal plant performance and safety 

Bring your challenges to the table and collaborate with peers to explore solutions, share success stories, and learn from what hasn’t worked. 

• Safety & Health 

• Boiler & Combustion 

• Coal Handling 

• Emergency Preparedness & Response 

• Incidents: What We Can Learn to Prevent 

• Uses for Ash 

• AI: How to Benefit from New Technology