2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
91,508
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
91,508
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
351,349
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
351,349
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
198,551
CO2 metric tons 2023
762,347
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
4407401
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Paw Paw 2 South
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/11/2022
Current controller
Metinvest B V
Current operator
Banner Blue Coal Company
County
Buchanan
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.378889
Longitude
-82.1775
Nearest town
Big Rock
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
Paw Paw 2 South
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Buchanan
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Banner Blue Coal Company
Operator address
1073 Riverview Street, Grundy, VA 24617
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.