2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
351,956
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
351,956
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
229,639
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
229,639
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
763,664
CO2 metric tons 2023:
498,264
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:
1519827
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Putney Darby Mine #1
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/27/2023
Current controller:
Tim B Lusby
Current operator:
JRL Coal Inc
County:
Harlan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.896944
Longitude:
-83.221944
Directions to mine:
From MSHA Office turn left onto US 421, travel approximately 7.8 miles from Harlan Ky on 119 North East to Putney. Haul road on right. Travel approximately 1.35 miles on haul road to mine site.
Nearest town:
Harlan
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):
7880
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:
Putney Darby Mine #1
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:
Harlan
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Jrl Coal Inc
Operator address:
966 Route 990, Coalgood, KY 40818
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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