2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
120,020
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
120,020
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
119,041
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
119,041
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
268,586
CO2 metric tons 2022:
266,395
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:
0103389
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Carbon Hill Mine
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
03/09/2020
Current controller:
William Ridley Elkins Jr
Current operator:
CLAS COAL COMPANY INC.
County:
Walker
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
33.873056
Longitude:
-87.528611
Directions to mine:
Left on Lakeshore 2.9 Miles, North on I65 8.8 Miles, Exit 265A to I22 West to Memphis, 44 miles Exit 52 to AL118 Carbon Hill, 4.9 Miles left on Chickasaw Rd, .2 Miles right on McDade Rd, mine is on Left 1.4 Miles
Nearest town:
Carbon Hill
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
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
24384
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:
Carbon Hill Mine
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Walker
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Clas Coal Company Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 400, Carbon Hill, AL 35549
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Southern
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.
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