2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,372,948
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,372,948
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,816,343
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,816,343
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,722,137
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,722,137
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,031,164
CO2 metric tons 2023:
4,624,366
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:
4800677
Mine state:
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Jim Bridger Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/01/1974
Current controller:
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Current operator:
Bridger Coal Company
County:
Sweetwater
Company type:
Partnership
Latitude:
41.799722
Longitude:
-108.616389
Directions to mine:
Gillette to I 80 West, 35 miles NE of Rock Springs, WY
Nearest town:
Rock Springs
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:
Jim Bridger Mine
Coal location state:
Wyoming
County:
Sweetwater
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Bridger Coal Company
Operator address:
P.O. Box 68, Point Of Rock, WY 82942
Coal supply region:
Western
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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