2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,194,899
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,194,899
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
5,430,625
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
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:
4801646
Mine state:
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Bridger Underground Coal Mine
Current mine type:
Facility
Current mine status:
Abandoned and Sealed
Status date:
07/01/2022
Current controller:
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Current operator:
Bridger Coal Company
County:
Sweetwater
Company type:
Partnership
Latitude:
41.821389
Longitude:
-108.330556
Directions to mine:
Gillette to I 80 west then 35 Miles N. E. of Rock Springs, Wyoming
Nearest town:
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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:
Bridger Underground Coal Mine
Coal location state:
Wyoming
County:
Sweetwater
Mine status:
Temporarily closed
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Bridger Coal Company
Operator address:
1088 Nine Mile Road, Point Of Rock, WY 82942
Coal supply region:
Western
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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.