The United States 1998
January 1, 1999
The US coal industry had a good year in 1998, setting another production record of 1.015 Gt (1.12 billion st), an increase of 2.6% from 1997. The increase was led by coal use for electricity generation, responding primarily to a substantial decline in hydroelectric generation. Year-end coal stocks at electric utilities swelled in 1998 for the first time in four years due to unseasonably mild fall and winter weather.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | The United States 1998 |
| Authors | W. C. Butterman, L. McCartan, D.E. Morse, S.F. Sibley |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70021587 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |