2019 Illinois Basin

Coal ACTIVITY Map

The Most Up-to-Date and Accurate Visual Overview of the Illinois Basin Coalfield Available!

Developed in conjunction with Hanou Energy’s annual

Illinois Basin Coal Supply Service –

a ten year production forecast of the Basin’s mines and mine costs.

Map Displays:

Coal Mines: All active and proposed coal mines identified with mine name, operator, and owner - Symbolized by production and surface/underground.

Fine Coal Recovery Operations:  All existing “culm” operations are shown.

Railroads:  Over 10,000 miles of Class I and shortline railroads, plus locations of existing rail loadouts at mines.

Water Transportation:  Shown are all existing and proposed coal trans-loading facilities on the various waterways serving the Basin.

Consumers: From Chicago to St, Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville and Paducah all utility, industrial and institutional coal-fired plants as well as proposed power plants.

Detailed Insets & Data Tables:  Tables and charts summarizing 2017 coal production and quality by mine and by company are provided.