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     • About one out of five U.S. operating coal mines are located in Kentucky, more than any other state except West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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   How many coal mines are in Kentucky?

   • In 2014, 261 mines were in operation in Kentucky (163 surface mines and 98 underground mines), producing 77.4 million tons of coal. Sixty-eight percent (52.8 million tons) was produced by underground-mining methods and 32 percent (24.6 million tons) was produced by surface-mining methods. Kentucky.

   Coal Fact Sheet, Kentucky

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   When was coal discovered in Kentucky?

   • Coal was discovered in Kentucky in 1750. Since the first commercial coal mine opened in 1820 coal has gained both economic importance and controversy regarding its environmental consequences. As of 2010 there were 442 operating coal mines in the state, and as of 2017 there were fewer than 4,000 underground coalminers.

   Coal mining in Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Where does Kentucky coal come from?

   • production of western Kentucky coal since 2004. Most of this production comes from only three coal beds. Because of the hilly to mountainous topography in eastern Kentucky, the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field is characterized by contour surface mines, multiseam area mines, and drift under-ground mines.

   Coal Fact Sheet, Kentucky

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   Where can I find information on coal production in Kentucky?

   • The most recent annual report of the Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals’ Office of Mine Safety and Licensing can be found on their website. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration also provides statistics on coal production. Their statistics differ slightly from the State’s.

   Kentucky Coal Production - Home | University of Kentucky

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Coal_mining_in_KentuckyCoal mining in Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   Coal was discovered in Kentucky in 1750. Since the first commercial coal mine opened in 1820 coal has gained both economic importance and controversy regarding its environmental consequences. As of 2010 there were 442 operating coal mines in the state, [1] and as of 2017 there were fewer than 4,000 underground coalminers. [2]

4. eppcgis.ky.gov › minemappingKentucky Coal Mine Maps

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6. eec.ky.gov › Energy › News-PublicationsCoal Facts - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

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   Nov 9, 2018 · For a deeper look into Kentucky's historical coal data, take a look at Kentucky Coal Facts. Coal Facts was produced on an annual basis and includes comprehensive county profiles and information on prices, heat and ash content for every available year of production.

7. bsd.uky.edu › KGS › educationCoal Fact Sheet, Kentucky - University of Kentucky

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   Surface mines are cheaper to develop and have higher recovery rates, but have greater environmental footprints. In 2014, 261 mines were in operation in Kentucky (163 surface mines and 98 underground mines), producing 77.4 million tons of coal.

8. www.americangeosciences.org › critical-issues › mapsInteractive atlas of coal mine maps in Kentucky

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   The Kentucky Mine Mapping Information System is produced by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to allow users to access maps of coal mines and mined out areas in Kentucky. Users can search by company name, seam name, or state file number (SFN).

9. www.eia.gov › state › printKentucky State Energy Profile - U.S. Energy Information ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · About one out of five U.S. operating coal mines are located in Kentucky, more than any other state except West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Natural gas-fired power plants generated 25% of Kentucky's in-state electricity in 2022, more than double the share from five years earlier.

10. www.uky.edu › KGS › coalKentucky Coal Production - University of Kentucky

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    Jan 5, 2023 · Kentucky has been one of the top three producing coal states in the United States for decades, and currently ranks third. According to the Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals, more than 8.36 billion tons of coal have been produced from the two Kentucky coal fields for the past 200 years.