Section 6. Coal - Statistical Data Included - Industry Overview

Monthly Energy Review, April, 2002

Coal production in March 2002 totaled 86 million short tons, 14 percent lower than in March 2001.

Coal consumed by the electric power sector in January 2002 was estimated as 79 million short tons, 9 percent lower than the level in January 2001.

Electric power sector coal stocks were estimated as 126 million short tons at the end of January 2002, 30 percent higher than the level a year earlier.

Coal exports in February 2002 totaled 3 million short tons, 19 percent lower than exports in February 2001. Coal imports in February 2002 totaled 1 million short tons, 2 percent lower than imports in February 2001.