The Coal Guy

Schobert International, also known as The Coal Guy, is a consulting company focused on coal conversion and utilization. Led by Chief Scientist Harold Schobert, who has forty years of experience in research and teaching, the company helps clients address current technical challenges and explore future opportunities in coal-related fields. Its services include expert witness reports and testimony, advice on research, development and demonstration plans, analysis and review of client data, recommendations for research and analytical protocols, critical reviews of relevant literature, and customized short courses.

The company also has expertise in related areas, including heavy oils, biofuels, coke, and carbon materials. For specific projects, Schobert International can bring together additional consultants and small businesses from around the world. Clients may engage the company through hourly billing, a project proposal with a cost quotation, or a negotiated monthly retainer.

The company highlights potential opportunities in value-added carbon materials, specialty chemicals, and synthetic liquid or gaseous fuels, while recognizing coal’s continuing role in the global energy economy