2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
99,581
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
99,581
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
111,715
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
111,715
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
222,846
CO2 metric tons 2022:
250,000
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:
1519684
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Phoenix
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/27/2020
Current controller:
Anthony Newsome
Current operator:
Jet Coal Co Inc
County:
Pike
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.4375
Longitude:
-82.223611
Directions to mine:
From Pikeville- US 23 to 460 to Mouthcard & turn left to Biggs Ky & turn on Rt. 194 to OLD BREM COAL ACCESS ROAD
Nearest town:
Feds Creek
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:
Phoenix
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:
Pike
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Jet Coal Co Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 276, Virgie, KY 41572
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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