18 19 20 Coal Business Unit BNSF Railway [email protected]October 17, 2016 Produced and Published by The information included in this Guide to Coal Mines includes general information about coal and the mine facilities, ranging from coal specifications to loading characteristics. Requests for further information regarding these mines should be addressed to the appropriate producer marketing contact. GUIDE TO COAL MINES Mines Served by BNSF Railway
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The information included in this Guide to Coal Mines includes general information about coal and the mine facilities, ranging from coal specifications to loading characteristics. Requests for further information regarding these mines should be addressed to the appropriate producer marketing contact.
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The United States has the largest coal reserves in the world. The abundant suppy of coal has made it a reliable and economical fuel source for steam-generated electricity.
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Powder River Basin
The Powder River Basin (PRB) of Wyoming and Montanta is the largest low sulfur coal source in the nation. Eight of the ten largest mines in the United States are located in the PRB.
MontanaType of Mine Sub-Bituminous - Surface Loading Station Kuehn, Montana (Big Horn County)
60 miles southwest of Forsyth, MontanaWestmoreland Coal Sales [email protected]
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 8,550Sulfur 0.7%Ash 9.7%Sodium as % of Ash 0.6%
Recoverable Reserves 357 million tonsAnnual Production Permitted for 11 million tons/year
2015 - 5.9 million tons2014 - 6.6 million tons2013 - 4.1 million tons
Storage Capacity 44,000 tons (trough-type storage barn)Loading & Weighing Flood loading with belt scale
Capable of loading unit trains of 125 carsMultiple rail sidings on site
WyomingType of Mine SurfaceLoading Station Converse Jct, Wyoming (Converse County)
70 miles southeast of Gillette, WyomingMarketing Contact http://cloudpeakenergy.com/operations/243
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 8,875Sulfur 0.22%Ash 5.25%Sodium as % of Ash 1.64%
Recoverable Reserves 547 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 - 35.2 Million tons
2013 - 31.4 Million tonsStorage Capacity 27,500 tons (2 silos)Train Capacity Holds 4 unit trains on site
Btu/lb. 8,800Sulfur 29.00%Ash 5.20%Sodium as % of Ash 1.13%
Recoverable Reserves 1.2 billion tonsAnnual Production Permitted for 190 million tons/year
2015 – 99.5 MM2014 – 101.0 MM 2013 – 100.7 MM
Storage Capacity Black Thunder125,000 tons (2 silos plus barn storage)Black Thunder West35,00 tons (2 silos)Black Thunder East98,000 tons (7 silos)
Loading & Weighing Black Thunder and Black Thunder WestBatch weigh bin coupled with weigh-in-motion track scaleBlack Thunder EastFlood layer loading coupled with weigh-in-motion track scale andbatch weigh bin top-off system
Train Capacity Black ThunderHolds 5 unit trains on site, plus 4 in Arch's Reno YardBlack Thunder WestHolds 5 unit trains on siteBlack Thunder EastHolds 5 unit trains on site, plus shares Arch's Reno Yard
Black Thunder Mine - Arch Coal, Inc.
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WyomingType of Mine SurfaceLoading Station Buckskin Jct, Wyoming (Campbell County)
10 miles northeast of Gillette, WyomingMarketing Contact http://www.kiewit.com/markets/mining
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received)Btu/lb.SulfurAshSodium as % of Ash
Recoverable Reserves 250 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 – 13.6 million tons
WyomingType of Mine Surface Loading Station Coal Creek Jct, Wyoming (Campbell County)Marketing Contact http://www.archcoal.com/aboutus/coalcreek.aspxCoal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) Typical
Btu/lb. 8,400Sulfur 0.32%Ash 6.12%
Recoverable Reserves 179.4 million tonsAnnual Production Permitted for 50 million tons/year
2015 – 7.8 million tons2014 – 9.4 million tons2013 – 8.5 million tons
Storage Capacity 25,000 tons (2 silos)Loading & Weighing Batch weigh bin coupled with weigh-in-motion track scaleTrain Capacity Holds 2 unit trains on site
WyomingType of Mine SurfaceLoading Station North Facility
Rojo Jct, Wyoming (Campbell County)20 miles southeast of Gillette, WyomingSouth FacilityCordero Jct, Wyoming (Campbell County)30 miles southeast of Gillette, Wyoming
WyomingType of Mine Surface Loading Station Rawhide Jct, Wyoming (Campbell County)
10 miles northeast of Gillette, WyomingMarketing Contact http://www.peabodyenergy.com/content/247/US-Mining/
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 8,300Sulfur 0.36%Ash 5.4%Sodium as % of Ash 1.6%
Recoverable Reserves 313 Million tonsAnnual Production 2015 - 15.2 Million tons
2014 - 15.4 Million tons2013 - 14.2 Million tons
Storage Capacity 71,000,000 tons (6 silos), plus 10,000 surge siloLoading & Weighing Batch weigh bin coupled with weigh-in-motion track scale and
precision top-off systemTrain Capacity Holds 2 unit trains on site
MontanaType of Mine Underground - longwallLoading Station Peaks, Montana (Musselshell County)
35 miles north of Billings, MTMarketing Contact www.signalpeakcoal.orgCoal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) Typical
Btu/lb. 10,300Sulfur 0.42%Ash 5.70%
Recoverable Reserves 500 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 – 6.5 million tons
2014 – 8.0 million tons2013 – 7.5 million tons
Storage Capacity 800,000 tonsLoading & Weighing Batch weigh bin coupled with weigh-in-motion track scaleTrain Capacity Holds 2 unit trains on site, plus 1 unit train on Walter siding
Rawhide Mine - Peabody Energy
Signal Peak Mine - Boich Group/Gunvor/First Energy
Recoverable Reserves 290 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 – 17 million tons
2014 – 17.3 million tons2013 – 16.9 million tons
Storage Capacity 30,000 tons (barn storage)Loading & Weighing Batch weigh bin coupled with weigh-in-motion track scaleTrain Capacity Holds 4 unit trains on site
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BNSF serves two mines in northwest New Mexico -- El Sugundo and Lee Ranch. The high-quality coal deposits are characterized by high BTU, low-sulfur, low ash, and low moisture content.
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NEW MEXICO
Type of Mine Surface Loading Station Lee Ranch Jct., New Mexico (Cibola County)
35 miles north of Grants, New MexicoMarketing Contact http://www.peabodyenergy.com/content/247/US-Mining/
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 9,300Sulfur 0.9%Ash 17.8%Sodium as % of Ash 0.4%
Annual Production Permitted for 8 million tons/year2015 - 0 2014 - 02013 - 19,000 tons
Storage Capacity 45,000 tons total (3 silos)Loading & Weighing Batch weigh binTrain Capacity Holds 1 unit train on site plus 100 car Siding
Type of Mine Surface Loading Station El Segundo Jct, New Mecico (Cibola County)
40 miles north of Grants, New MexicoMarketing Contact http://www.peabodyenergy.com/content/247/US-Mining/
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 9,100Sulfur 1.03%Ash 16.10%Sodium as % of Ash
Annual Production 2015 - 7.5 million tons2014 - 8.4 million tons2013 - 8.7 million tons
Loading & Weighing Batch weigh binTrain Capacity Holds 2 unit trains on site
Lignite is available from BNSF-served surface mines in North Dakota. This lignite field is part of the Great Plains coal area. Heat values of the deposits in this area range from 6,500 to 7,000 BTU/lb. The lignite is primarily burned by local power plants, but can be used by any properly designed stokers, coal-fired units and cyclone furnaces.
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Type of Mine Lignite - Surface Loading Station Beulah Mine, North Dakota (Mercer County)
2 miles south of Beulah, North DakotaWestmoreland Coal Sales [email protected]
Coal Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) TypicalBtu/lb. 7,000Sulfur 0.6%Ash 6.5%Sodium as % of Ash 6.0%
Recoverable Reserves 43 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 - 2.9 million tons
2014 - 2.7 million tons2013 - 2.9 million tons
Storage Capacity 50,000 tonsLoading & Weighing
Track Configuration Capable of loading unit trains
Type of Mine Lignite surface Loading Station Antelope Valley, North Dakota
8 miles northwest of Beulah, North DakotaMarketing Contact http://www.nacoal.com/operations/coteau.html
Btu/lb. 6,775Sulfur 0.7%Sodium as % of Ash 5.5%
Recoverable Reserves 550 million tonsAnnual Production 2013 - 13.8 million tons
2014 - 14.4 million tons2015 - 14.3 million tons
Storage Capacity 450,000 tons (two stockpiles)Loading & Weighing Discharge belt to 50-car trainTrack Configuration Single track holds 60 cars on siteInformation
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Freedom Mine delivers lignite to two facilities via mine mouth conveyor and others via railroad
Beulah Mine - Westmoreland Coal Co.
Tipple with chutes to handle 1,600 tons per hour and second tipple capable of 750 tons per hour; weighing for rail movements is handled at BNSF Mandan Yard
Freedom Mine - North American Coal Corp.
Marketing Contact (303) 922-6463
InformationBeulah Mine supplies lignite to electric generating stations via rail haul. Highest quality lignite available.
BNSF Railway has access to Utah coal mines through Utah Railway, a connecting carrier. Mines are accessed by Utah Railway through two loadout facilities, Wildcat and Savage Coal Terminal. Utah Railway interchanges coal trains with BNSF at Provo, Utah (westbound) and Grand Junction, Colorado (eastbound).
Type of Mine Underground - continuous miner operationLoading Station Savage Energy Coal Terminal, Utah (Carbon County)
6 miles southeast of Price, UtahMarketing Contact [email protected] Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) Typical
Btu/lb. 11,800Sulfur 0.8%Ash 11.5%Sodium as % of Ash 0.7%
Recoverable Reserves 9.1 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 - 0.76 million tons
2014 - 0.68 million tons2013 - 0.56 million tons
Loading & Weighing Flood loading with belt scaleTrack Configuration Loop track holds one unit train
2013 - 2.9 million tonsType of Mine Underground longwall operationLoading Station Savage Coal Terminal, Utah (Carbon County)
6 miles southeast of Price, UtahMarketing Contact [email protected] Specifications Proximate Analysis (as received) Typical
Btu/lb. 11,000Sulfur 0.6%Ash 11.0%Sodium as % of Ash 2.2%
Recoverable Reserves 53.8 million tonsAnnual Production 2015 - 6.0 million tons
2014 - 6.5 million tons2013 - 6.0 million tons
Storage Capacity 500,000 tons (stockpile), Approx 4,000 tons per hour
Loading & Weighing Flood loading with weigh in motion scaleTrack Configuration Rail siding holds one unit train