2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,576
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,576
Coal type:
anthracite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
24,824
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:
3609511
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Selkirk 2
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Abandoned
Status date:
07/25/2022
Current controller:
Neil Schenck
Current operator:
J C Coal Inc
County:
Schuylkill
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
40.659444
Longitude:
-76.266389
Directions to mine:
Route 81 South to 901 South to 209 South. Turn left on Shober Street.
Nearest town:
Lewellen
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:
Selkirk 2
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:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
J C Coal Inc
Operator address:
15 Teaberry Hill Road, Minersville, PA 17954
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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