2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,290,186
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,290,186
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
5,255,627
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
5,255,627
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
7,362,910
CO2 metric tons 2022:
11,761,252
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:
1202388
Mine state:
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Gibson South
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
06/15/2020
Current controller:
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Current operator:
Gibson County Coal, LLC
County:
Gibson
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.354444
Longitude:
-87.559444
Directions to mine:
2.1 miles North of Owensville, Indiana on State Highway 65. Take 41 South to Princenton, IN. Then exit on Highway 64 west toward Mt. Carmel. Take 65 highway south approx 3.1 mile, then turn right onto county road 350 S. Mine is approx 1 mile after exiting highway 65 south.
Nearest town:
Owensville
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):
5632049
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:
Gibson South
Coal location state:
Indiana
County:
Gibson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Gibson County Coal, Llc
Operator address:
3455 S. 700 W., Owensville, IN 47665
Coal supply region:
Illinois Basin
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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