2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
466,410
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
466,410
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
468,530
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
468,530
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
1,043,751
CO2 metric tons 2022:
1,048,495
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:
0504864
Mine state:
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
King II
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/24/2007
Current controller:
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua SA de CV
Current operator:
GCC Energy LLC
County:
La Plata
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.251111
Longitude:
-108.098056
Directions to mine:
From Durango, CO, go 11 miles on US Hwy 160 westbound to CO Hwy 140 (this is Hesperus, CO). Turn left on CO Hwy 140 and go southbound for 3 miles. Turn right on CR 120 (Hay Gulch Road) and go westbound for seven miles (mine is on the north side of CR 120).
Nearest town:
Hesperus
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):
0
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:
King Ii
Note::
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state:
Colorado
County:
La Plata
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Gcc Energy Llc
Operator address:
6473 County Road 120, Hesperus, CO 81326
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.
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