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Stock Repurchase (Notes) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Repurchase [Abstract] |
Repurchase Agreements, Valuation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | NOTE 6— STOCK REPURCHASE: In December 2014, CONSOL Energy’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which CONSOL Energy may purchase from time to time up to $250,000 of its common stock over the next two years. Under the terms of the program, CONSOL Energy may make repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs. Any repurchases of common stock will be funded from available cash on hand or short-term borrowings. The program does not obligate CONSOL Energy to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion. The program will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements and with the limits imposed by any credit agreement, receivables purchase agreement or indenture and shall be subject to market conditions and other factors. No purchases were made under this program through December 31, 2014.

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