Episode 13: Global Steel Demand & The Future of Coal

What does the future of global steel production look like—and where does U.S. metallurgical coal fit in? In this episode of Coal Nation, host Bill McFadden sits down with Dave Rossiter of Vitol—one of the world's largest independent energy and commodities traders—for a deep dive into the evolving met coal market and the growing role of U.S. supply.  In This Episode, We Cover: Dave Rossiter's journey from steelmaking to global commodities trading Why Vitol is investing in U.S. metallurgical coal The rising global demand for steel—especially in India and Southeast Asia How U.S. coal is competing and gaining traction in international markets Why metallurgical coal is a technical, relationship-driven business—not a commodity Key Takeaway: Success in metallurgical coal isn't about volume—it's about precision, performance, and long-term partnerships across the supply chain.   Why This Matters: As developing economies continue to grow, the demand for steel—and the metallurgical coal required to produce it—is only increasing. This conversation highlights why the U.S. is uniquely positioned to meet that demand and why companies like Vitol are making strategic moves in the space. Resources & Links: Learn more about the American Coal Council → www.americancoalcouncil.org Learn more about our guest VITOL → https://www.vitol.com/ Learn more about our sponsor for this episode NTEC → https://navenergy.com/ Follow ACC on Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook | X (Twitter) Subscribe to American Coal Magazine → Magazine Link