US, the world’s 2nd largest coal producer, had produced 76 MnT of coal in Sept’15.
According to the latest data released by EIA’s (US Energy Information Agency), US monthly coal production was assessed at 76 MnT in Sept’15 against 81 MnT in Aug’15. The country had produced 5 MnT less coal in Sept’15 M-o-M.
Source- EIA
US coal production weekly review
In the current week, United States has produced 17.5 MnT of coal in contrast to 17.7 MnT of coal in week 40.
| Region | Week 39 | Week 40 |
| Interior | 3,374 | 3,373 |
| Western Total | 9,569 | 9,909 |
| Appalachian | 4,564 | 4,433 |
Quantity in 000’ MT
Cause of low coal production
US miners are continuously curbing their coal production 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.
Alongside, strict rules and regulation 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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