Premier Elkhorn Mine 2

Premier Elkhorn Mine No 2 is in Pike County, KY, and owned by TECO Energy. In 2009 TECO began evaluating the site as a potential energy facility, including Coal-to-Liquid/Coal-to-Gas, wind, nuclear, solar, or biomass. According to TECO, "This site benefits from a location in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Fields, reliable coal-haul access roads, and adequate access to electric utilities."

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	1518370
 * Operator:	Premier Elkhorn Coal Co
 * Controller:	TECO Energy
 * Union:
 * County:		Pike
 * State:		KY
 * Latitude:
 * Longitude:	0
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	235,989
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 * Mine Status:
 * Average No. of Employees:	 47

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