2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
208,760
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
208,760
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
0
CO2 metric tons 2024
452,961
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
0103448
Mine state
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Blue Creek Mine No. 1
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
09/04/2024
Current controller
Warrior Met Coal Intermediate Holdco LLC
Current operator
Warrior Met Coal BC, LLC
County
Tuscaloosa
Company type
Other
Latitude
33.5925
Longitude
-87.437222
Directions to mine
From Tuscaloosa, Al take Highway 82 west to Highway 69 north. Travel N on 69 (approximately 30 miles) to mile marker 176. Turn right into facility.
Nearest town
Berry, Alabama
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)
643133
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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