2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
62,181,557
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
62,181,557
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
60,567,709
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
60,567,709
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
105,634,029
CO2 metric tons 2023:
102,892,424
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:
4800977
Mine state:
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Black Thunder
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/01/1980
Current controller:
Arch Resources Inc
Current operator:
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
County:
Campbell
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
42.693611
Longitude:
-105.266667
Nearest town:
Wright
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):
y
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:
Black Thunder
Coal location state:
Wyoming
County:
Campbell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 406, Wright, WY 82732
Coal supply region:
Powder River Basin
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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