2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
41,603
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
41,603
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
89,138
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
89,138
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
90,269
CO2 metric tons 2023:
193,409
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:
1202339
Mine state:
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Freelandville East
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
05/28/2024
Current controller:
Hallador Energy Company
Current operator:
Sunrise Coal, LLC
County:
Knox
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.868056
Longitude:
-87.273056
Directions to mine:
On the east side of Indiana State Route 67, about 2.5 miles North of Edwardsport, Knox County, Indiana
Nearest town:
Freelandville
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:
Freelandville East
Coal location state:
Indiana
County:
Knox
Mine status:
Active, men working, not producing
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Sunrise Coal, Llc
Operator address:
12661 N. Agricane Road, Oaktown, IN 47561
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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