2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
91,508
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
91,508
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
351,349
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
351,349
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
198,551
CO2 metric tons 2023:
762,347
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:
4407401
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Paw Paw 2 South
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/11/2022
Current controller:
Metinvest B V
Current operator:
Banner Blue Coal Company
County:
Buchanan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.378889
Longitude:
-82.1775
Nearest town:
Big Rock
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:
Paw Paw 2 South
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Buchanan
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Banner Blue Coal Company
Operator address:
1073 Riverview Street, Grundy, VA 24617
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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