World’s 2nd largest coal producer, US produces 63 MnT of coal in Dec’15.
Energy Information Agency, US has reported that its monthly coal production fell by 9% in a month’s time. According to EIA, coal production in the country was assessed at 62.9 MnT in Dec’15 against 68.4 MnT in Nov’15. The country’s production fell by 9% M-o-M and 27% Y-o-Y. 
Quantity in MnT
Source- EIA
US coal production weekly review
In the current week, United States has produced 11.9 MnT of coal in contrast to 14.7 MnT in week 51.
| Region | Week 51 | Week 52 |
| Interior | 2836 | 2,311 |
| Western Total | 8,299 | 6,704 |
| Appalachian | 3,612 | 2885 |
Quantity in MnT
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.
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