2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
41,623
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
41,623
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
35,234
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
35,234
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
93,146
CO2 metric tons 2022:
78,848
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:
4407047
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mine No. 2
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
05/29/2020
Current controller:
Anthony H Dye
Current operator:
CBS Energy, Inc.
County:
Buchanan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.190556
Longitude:
-82.151111
Directions to mine:
4.2 miles SW of Vansant, VA off Rt. 619 then South, 1.7 miles on Gent Branch
Nearest town:
Vansant
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
0
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:
Mine No. 2
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Buchanan
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Cbs Energy, Inc.
Operator address:
2703 Steelsburg Highway, Suite, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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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