Coal production begins.

Consolidation Coal Company begins river operations at docks in Elizabeth, Pa.

The company becomes largest bituminous coal producer in the United States, a distinction it retains today.

Consolidation Coal Company establishes the first independent research and development facility
dedicated to the extraction and production of coal.

The extraction of coal-bed methane prior to mining begins in order to enhance the safety and productivity of mining operations.

The company opens the largest underground coal mine complex in the world, Bailey, Pa.

Construction of the only marine terminal on the East Coast served by two railroads is completed. The company’s Baltimore Terminal can store more than 1.1 million tons of coal on site, allowing it to export coal overseas.

DuPont Energy and RWE A.G. acquire Consolidation Coal and change the company’s name to CONSOL Energy Inc.

After years of ownership by outside organizations such as Conoco, DuPont and RWE A.G, CONSOL Energy begins trading on the NYSE under the symbol CNX with the public offering of 20.6 million shares of its total 80.3 million shares.

The company announces a joint venture with Allegheny Energy to construct an 88-megawatt,
coalbed-methane-fueled electricity generating facility in southwestern Virginia.

CONSOL Energy receives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Climate Protection Award."

CNX Marine Terminal Inc. begins operation as a break bulk and general cargo and warehouse provider
at Baltimore facilities.

The company wins the first of its National Awards for Excellence in Surface Mining given by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining for its innovative reclamation practices.  The
distinction was also received in 2003 and 2004.

CONSOL Energy is named one of “America’s most admired companies” by Forbes Magazine.

CNX Gas is formed to focus on natural gas exploration, development, production and gathering
in the Appalachian Basin of the United States.

The company became the largest river operator along the Monongahela with the purchase
of Mon River Towing, bringing the river fleet to 18 towboats and more than 650 barges.