2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
57,394
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
57,394
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
66,500
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
66,500
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
124,532
CO2 metric tons 2023:
144,290
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:
1519722
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Allen Branch Surface Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/11/2021
Current controller:
JOD Holdings LLC
Current operator:
Clintwood JOD, LLC
County:
Pike
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.458056
Longitude:
-82.1575
Directions to mine:
US23 South 2.5 miles, left onto 119 North 8.2 miles, take Phelps exit on right, left on 194E for 8.7 miles, straight onto 632 for 14 miles, right onto 194W at intersection for 6 miles. Allen Branch is on the right.
Nearest town:
Phelps
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:
Allen Branch Surface Mine
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Pike
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Clintwood Jod, Llc
Operator address:
23956 State Highway 194 East, Fedscreek, KY 41524
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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