2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
110,773
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
110,773
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
130,009
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
130,009
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
240,352
CO2 metric tons 2023:
282,090
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:
1519848
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Bull Branch Mine
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Abandoned and Sealed
Status date:
07/10/2024
Current controller:
Jack Stump; Michael Runyon
Current operator:
TENNCO INC.
County:
Bell
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.770556
Longitude:
-83.522222
Directions to mine:
South on HWY 25E 13.3 miles to US119 North. 10.6 miles to HWY 2012 South to 1.9 miles to end of black top. Road forks turn left go 4.3 miles to mine on gravel road.
Nearest town:
TEJAY
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:
Bull Branch 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:
Bell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Tennco Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 517, Middlesboro, KY 40965
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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