2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,102,030
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,102,030
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
2,682,274
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:
4104964
Mine state:
Texas
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Liberty
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
01/01/2022
Current controller:
Vistra Energy
Current operator:
Luminant Mining Company LLC
County:
Rusk
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
32.264444
Longitude:
-94.605556
Directions to mine:
6 miles west of Tatum, Texas on State Highway 43, left on county road 2138 for 2 miles. 7084 CR 2145 North Tatum, Texas 75691
Nearest town:
Tatum
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):
y
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:
Liberty
Coal location state:
Texas
County:
Rusk
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Luminant Mining Company Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1359, Tatum, TX 75691
Coal supply region:
Interior
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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