PR Newswire·Jan 15, 2026, 10:42 AM ET

Peabody's President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Grech Named Chair of National Coal Council

Peabody President & CEO Jim Grech was appointed Chair of the National Coal Council (NCC) at a White House meeting on Jan. 15, 2026.
Grech cited coal's role in U.S. energy security, affordability, & national security via rare earth elements while praising President Trump's pro-coal policies.
U.S. coal-fueled electricity generation rose approximately 13% in 2025 due to extended plant lives, cost advantages, & rising demand from AI & data centers.
Global coal demand reached a record 8.8 billion tonnes in 2025 according to the International Energy Agency.
The Department of Energy reestablished the NCC in June 2025 to advise the Secretary of Energy on coal policy after its charter lapsed in 2021.
Grech brings over 35 years of industry experience to the role, having joined Peabody in 2021.
Grech holds board positions with America's Power, the National Mining Association, Blue Danube Incorporated, the IEA Coal Industry Advisory Board, & the STB Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee.
Peabody remains the largest U.S. coal producer with operations in the U.S. \& Australia, including the North Antelope Rochelle Mine which produces 12% of U.S. coal.