Coal mine · Hungary

PécsVasas Coal Mine

PécsVasas Coal Mine is a surface coal mine in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary. The mine is currently closed (start year 1975).

0.02 million tonnes coal/yCapacity
ClosedStatus
1975Start year
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Overview

It has a production capacity of 0.02 million tonnes coal/y.

Coal type: Thermal.

Ownership: PANNON HŐERŐMŰ ZRT (parent company: Veolia Group).

Why it matters

  • The 4th-largest surface coal mine in Hungary by capacity (of 3 operating, under-construction and planned coal mine facilities tracked).
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of PécsVasas Coal Mine?

PécsVasas Coal Mine has a capacity of 0.02 million tonnes coal/y according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns PécsVasas Coal Mine?

PANNON HŐERŐMŰ ZRT — parent company: Veolia Group.

Where is PécsVasas Coal Mine located?

It is located in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary. Approximate coordinates: 46.1001, 18.2892.

When is PécsVasas Coal Mine expected to start?

Start year: 1975. Current status: Closed.

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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