Coal mine · United States

No. 1 (KY MFDS)

No. 1 (KY MFDS) is a surface coal mine in Kentucky, United States. The mine is currently closed.

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Overview

Ownership: Middle Fork Development Services No. 2, LLC.

Why it matters

  • Coal mines supply thermal coal to power plants or metallurgical coal to steelmaking; mine output and closures are tightly linked to the coal power fleet.

Location

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Location is approximate. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Frequently asked questions

Who owns No. 1 (KY MFDS)?

Middle Fork Development Services No. 2, LLC.

Where is No. 1 (KY MFDS) located?

It is located in Kentucky, United States. Approximate coordinates: 37.7111, -83.1506.

Nearby energy infrastructure

Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Coal Mine Tracker, 2026-08 release. Last updated: 9 October 2026.

Data: Global Energy Monitor (GIPT 2026-09, GGIT 2025-11, GOIT 2026-06, GOGET 2026-03, GCMT 2026-08, OSM 2026-10) licensed under CC BY 4.0; transmission grid © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Compiled and published by The Daily Energy.

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