Welcome to our web site. Our company’s mission is to help clients who are in, or getting into, coal conversion or utilization. We do this in many ways: advising on RD&D plans; analyzing and commenting on client’s data; recommending research or analytical protocols; compiling critical reviews of relevant literature; and presenting short courses tailored to the client’s needs.

Though our focus is on coal, we have expertise in related areas, such as heavy oils, biofuels, coke, and carbon materials. Our Chief Scientist is Harold Schobert, who has over thirty years’ experience in research and teaching on these topics. Depending on the specific job, we can assemble a coalition of other consultants and small businesses from anywhere in the world to help you. Our services can be provided either via hourly billing or by a proposal and cost quotation for an entire job.

Nita S. Schobert
President