2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
563,054
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
563,054
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
284,846
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
284,846
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
1,221,698
CO2 metric tons 2023:
618,050
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:
1202258
Mine state:
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Somerville Central Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
08/15/2023
Current controller:
Peabody Energy Corporation
Current operator:
Peabody Midwest Mining
County:
Gibson
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.233889
Longitude:
-87.343889
Directions to mine:
Approx. 1.5 miles south of Somerville, IN
Nearest town:
Somerville
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:
Somerville Central Mine
Coal location state:
Indiana
County:
Gibson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Peabody Midwest Mining
Operator address:
566 Dickeyville Rd, Lynnville, IN 47619
Coal supply region:
Illinois Basin
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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