2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
12,518
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
12,518
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
177,727
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
177,727
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
28,013
CO2 metric tons 2022:
397,725
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:
1201616
Mine state:
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Charger Mine East
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/18/2022
Current controller:
Responsible Energy Ventures LLC
Current operator:
Responsible Energy Operations
County:
Pike
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.391667
Longitude:
-87.291667
Directions to mine:
Go South on SR61 All the way to Petersburg, Stay on SR61 through Petersburg, Cross over HWY 69. Mine is on Right approx. 2 miles.
Nearest town:
Petersburg
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:
Charger Mine East
Coal location state:
Indiana
County:
Pike
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Responsible Energy Operations
Operator address:
625 N. 9th Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
Coal supply region:
Illinois 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.
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