2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
235,238
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
235,238
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,514
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,514
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
526,425
CO2 metric tons 2022:
276,405
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:
3609923
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Tasara Strips
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
09/14/2012
Current controller:
John J Svonavec; James J Svonavec
Current operator:
J & J SVONAVEC EXCAVATING, INC
County:
Fulton
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
40.152222
Longitude:
-78.139167
Directions to mine:
Multiple operations, see individual pit directions in ground control plans.
Nearest town:
Wood, PA 16694
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:
Tasara Strips
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Bituminous)
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:
Fulton
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc
Operator address:
110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501
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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