2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
203,390
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
203,390
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
133,104
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
133,104
Coal type:
anthracite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
527,254
CO2 metric tons 2022:
345,049
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:
3608860
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Ellangowan Stripping
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/25/2010
Current controller:
Maria Cantwell; Bonnie R Ryan; Brian R Rich
Current operator:
Reading Anthracite Company
County:
Schuylkill
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
40.814722
Longitude:
-76.176944
Directions to mine:
Take Route 61 North through Frackville. At Turkey Hill light go straight on Route 924. Go approximately 3/4 mile. Take Gilberton exit. At stop sign, turn left. Drive 1/2 mile at Bridge & Church turn left. Go 1/8 mile, Mine is on right.
Nearest town:
Mahanoy City
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:
Ellangowan Stripping
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Anthracite)
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:
Schuylkill
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Reading Anthracite Company
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
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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