US, the world’s 2nd largest coal producer, has produced 7 MnT less coal in Nov’15 against preceding month. The production has descended by 9%.
Energy Information Agency, US has revealed that its monthly coal production has fallen by 9% in a month’s time. According to EIA, coal production in the country was assessed at 68.4 MnT in Nov’15 against 75.4 MnT in Oct’15. The country’s production fell by 9% M-o-M and 17% Y-o-Y.
Monthly Coal Production in US
Qty in MnT
Source-Source- EIA
Cause of low coal production
US coal production has decreased significantly in CY15 on the backdrop of persistent downfall in gas prices, which is a cheaper source of energy than coal. This is ultimately leading to opening of more and more gas operated power plants. Also, stern policy and parameter against air pollution by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have compelled power players to use gas and other renewable sources of energy.
US coal production weekly review
In the current week, United States has produced 16.1 MnT of coal in contrast to 14.9 MnT in week 48.
| Region | Week 48 | Week 49 |
| Interior | 2,875 | 3,051 |
| Western Total | 8,413 | 9,085 |
| Appalachian | 3,662 | 3,963 |
Qty in MnT
Source-Source- EIA
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