The Coal Region is a region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is known for being home to the largest known deposits of anthracite coal in the world with an estimated reserve of seven billion short tons.

The study revealed Pennsylvania’s coal industry remains a dominant force, creating economic value in communities across Pennsylvania with major capital investments, payrolls and an abundance of goods and services.

20 hours ago · Northeastern Pennsylvania sits on top of the largest known anthracite coal deposits in the world, and to the local coal industry, these executive orders are a welcome sight.

Dec 6, 2024 · A major Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, the largest coal-burning facility in the state before it was closed in 2023, may be converted to a natural gas-fired station.

Jun 18, 2024 · Coal remains a crucial energy source for Pennsylvania and the United States. In 2022 alone, Pennsylvania produced approximately 8.2 million tons of anthracite coal and 40.2 million tons of bituminous coal statewide from 226 combined mines and refuse sites.

The impact of coal on Pennsylvania’s economy is tremendous. The industry provides nearly 12,000 direct and indirect jobs. Coal mining average wages are about $30,000 higher than the average of Pennsylvania private sector jobs. But it doesn’t end there.

Apr 2, 2025 · Officials in Pennsylvania have announced the redevelopment of a former coal-fired power plant site into a $10-billion-plus data center campus that will be powered by natural gas, in what they call ...

Mar 20, 2025 · Known as the Keystone State, Pennsylvania is a leading East Coast supplier of natural gas, coal, refined petroleum products, and electricity to the nation. 1, 2 Pennsylvania shares borders with six states—New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio—and Lake Erie to the northwest. 3 The Appalachian Mountains run ...

Mar 14, 2025 · Information and resources about Pennsylvania mining and mineral resources. Tunnel entrance at coal mine by Janet Lindenmuth, under a Creative Commons Attribution …

Bituminous mining operations are active in 21 counties in the southwest region of Pennsylvania and is the most abundant coal found in our state. Its primary uses are for electricity generation and metal production.