2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,585,724
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,585,724
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,902,744
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,902,744
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
4,575,527
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,980,057
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:
3200218
Mine state:
North Dakota
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Center Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/22/1970
Current controller:
Allete Inc
Current operator:
BNI Coal, Ltd
County:
Oliver
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
47.064722
Longitude:
-101.212778
Directions to mine:
Six Miles SE of Center ND
Nearest town:
Center
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:
Center Mine
Coal location state:
North Dakota
County:
Oliver
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Bni Coal, Ltd
Operator address:
2360 35th Ave Sw, Center, ND 58530
Coal supply region:
Western
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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