2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
174,207
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
174,207
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
389,847
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:
1519405
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Abandoned and Sealed
Status date:
05/23/2022
Current controller:
Sev.en Energy AG
Current operator:
Blue Diamond Coal Company
County:
Perry
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.171667
Longitude:
-83.111389
Directions to mine:
Turn right on to route 15 south bypass, then turn right onto route 15 south. Exit to the right onto route 7 ramp, then turn right on route 7 travel 6 miles to Orchard Branch road on the right.
Nearest town:
Jeff
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:
Orchard Branch Mine No. 89
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Perry
Mine status:
Permanently abandoned
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Blue Diamond Coal Company
Operator address:
250 West Main Street, Suite 20, Lexington, KY 40507
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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