Supplemental Cash Flow

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]

NOTE 20—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

The following are non-cash transactions that impact the investing and financing activities of CONSOL Energy. For non-cash transactions that relate to acquisitions and dispositions, refer to Note 2.

CONSOL Energy holds capital leases on automobiles for company use. The amortization of the capital asset results in a non-cash transaction as the asset has not yet been purchased. The capital lease obligations result in non-cash transactions of $7,389, $7,158, and $3,375 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

In 2009, CONSOL Energy sold an aircraft hangar in exchange for a note receivable of $989. Also during 2009, CONSOL Energy completed a land sale to Noble Co. - B&N Coal, Inc. in exchange for a note receivable in the amount of $800.

The following table shows cash paid during the year for:

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Interest (Net of Amounts Capitalized)	$	258,134	$	152,155	$	26,425
Income Taxes	$	144,405	$	118,550	$	131,043