 Moodys Investors Service, Moodys downgraded long-term ratings for CONSOL Energy Inc., CONSOL including the Corporate Family Rating CFR to B2 from B1, based on expectations for deterioration in earnings and cash flow generation in 2020. CONSOL Energy is moving aggressively to respond to a very challenging environment and preserve liquidity, but we expect financial performance will weaken and covenant compliance could be a challenge in the coming quarters, said Ben Nelson, Moodys Vice President -- Senior Credit Officer and lead analyst for CONSOL Energy, Inc. 