2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,404,865
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,404,865
2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
1,907,363
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
1,907,363
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
5,218,004
CO2 metric tons 2024
4,138,539
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
0503505
Mine state
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Deserado Mine
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
10/20/1996
Current controller
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Current operator
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
County
Rio Blanco
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
40.17
Longitude
-108.728889
Directions to mine
Delta to Grand Junction up to 12 miles NE of Rangely, CO on County Road #65.
Nearest town
Rangely
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)
26090
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
Deserado Mine
Coal location state
Colorado
County
Rio Blanco
Mine status
Active
Company type
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Operator address
3607 County Road #65, Rangely, CO 81648
Coal supply region
Uinta Region
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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