2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,503,112
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,503,112
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,735,402
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,735,402
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
5,954,520
CO2 metric tons 2022:
6,349,362
Data from MSHA
(The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards for mines.)
Mine ID:
4800083
Mine state:
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Wyodak Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/01/1925
Current controller:
Black Hills Corp
Current operator:
Black Hills Energy
County:
Campbell
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
44.509167
Longitude:
-105.6425
Directions to mine:
Turn Northbound onto HWY 14-16 to right onto Northern Dr take a left at stop sign head north on N Garner Lake Rd and turn right onto mine access road.
Nearest town:
Gillette
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Data from EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an agency that is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information.
EIA mine name:
Wyodak Mine
Coal location state:
Wyoming
County:
Campbell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Black Hills Energy
Operator address:
3338 Garner Lake Rd, Gillette, WY 82716
Coal supply region:
Powder River Basin
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from GEM
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is an independent nonprofit organization that develops and shares information in support of the worldwide movement for clean energy. These data are from its Global Coal Mine Tracker database.