2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
13,095,744
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
13,095,744
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
11,565,298
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
11,565,298
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
22,259,884
CO2 metric tons 2022:
19,658,462
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:
2401457
Mine state:
Montana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Spring Creek Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/12/1980
Current controller:
Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC
Current operator:
Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC
County:
Big Horn
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
45.116944
Longitude:
-106.898889
Directions to mine:
Travel North on I90 to Sheridan, Wy and then North on Wy Hwy 338 to Mt Hwy 314 approximately 35 miles from Sheridan, then left on to Windmill Road.
Nearest town:
Decker
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 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:
Spring Creek Mine
Coal location state:
Montana
County:
Big Horn
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Navajo Transitional Energy Com
Operator address:
P.O. Box 67, Decker, MT 59025
Coal supply region:
Powder River 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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