Coal
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Energy In Brief Articles
What is the role of coal in the United States?
The United States holds the world's largest estimated recoverable reserves of coal and is a net exporter of coal. In 2011, our nation's coal mines produced more than a billion short tons of coal, and more than 90% of this coal was used by U.S. power plants to generate electricity.
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Coal Explained
Where our coal comes from
In 2011, the amount of coal produced at U.S. coal mines was 1,094.3 million short tons. Coal is mined in 25 states. Wyoming mines the most coal, followed by West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Use of electricity
Coal is the most common fuel for generating electricity in the United States. In 2011, coal was the fuel for 42% of the 4 trillion kilowatthours of electricity generated in the United States.
Weekly Coal Production Report
This weekly report provides estimates for U.S. coal production by state based on railroad car loading data: the weekly version of the report contains data for the latest week; and the monthly version of the report contains data for the latest month.
Monthly Energy Review, Coal
Released August 29, 2012This report includes monthly statistics for coal production, consumption by sector, imports, exports, stocks by sector, and waste coal supplied.
Annual Coal Report
Released November 30, 2011Includes final 2010 data for U.S. coal production, prices, recoverable reserves, employment, productivity, productive capacity, consumption, and stocks.
Annual Coal Distribution Report
Released November 30, 2011Provides final 2010 data for domestic coal distribution by origin state, destination state, consumer category, and method of transportation. Also provided is a summary of foreign coal distribution by coal-producing state.
What's New in Coal
Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal spot prices affect markets for coal and electric power
September 20, 2012
Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) is the nation's benchmark price for eastern coal
September 19, 2012
27 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity to retire over next five years
July 27, 2012
Regular Weekly Releases*
Weekly NYMEX Coal Futures ›
5:30 a.m. ET, Monday
Coal News & Markets ›
5:30 p.m. ET, Monday
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5:30 p.m. ET, Thursday
*No releases: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Releases change on weeks with Federal holidays.