FORM 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

February 25, 2004

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 


 

CONSOL Energy Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   001-14901   51-0337383

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File No.)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

Consol Plaza

1800 Washington Road

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 831-4000

 

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 



Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The following information is filed pursuant to Item 5, “Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.”

 

On February 25, 2004, CONSOL Energy Inc. issued a press release announcing the completion of the sale of its interest in its Australian mine. A copy of CONSOL Energy’s press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”

 

On February 26, 2004, CONSOL Energy Inc. issued a press release announcing year-end gas update. A copy of CONSOL Energy’s press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Press Release of CONSOL Energy Inc. dated February 25, 2004.
99.2   Press Release of CONSOL Energy Inc. dated February 26, 2004.


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

CONSOL ENERGY INC.

By:

 

/s/ William J. Lyons


   

William J. Lyons

   

Senior Vice President and

   

Chief Financial Officer

 

Dated: February 27, 2004