Leer Mine
Grafton, WV · TAYLOR COUNTY · NAICS 212115
Data updated May 2026
Leer Mine sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,364 of 8,713 nationally, #30 of 182 in WV).
- National rank #1,364 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #30 of 182 in WV
- #62 of 1,599 in Other
- 10.2% of ARCH RESOURCES parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +96.6% since 2013
Leer Mine vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
288,930 1364th of 8713 higher than 7,349 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 10.2% of ARCH RESOURCES reported parent CO₂e (289K MT of 2.8M MT ; #5 of 5 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #62 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 289K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 100% , led by CH₄ at 100% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- -
- n/r
- CH₄
- 100%
- 289K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 288,930 |
| 2022 | 279,140 |
| 2021 | 278,883 |
| 2020 | 357,036 |
| 2019 | 403,817 |
| 2018 | 543,817 |
| 2017 | 712,048 |
| 2016 | 794,198 |
| 2015 | 718,576 |
| 2014 | 459,433 |
| 2013 | 146,977 |
Facility insight: Leer Mine
Leer Mine (GHGRP ID 1010871) is a high-volume reporter at 289K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Grafton, WV (#1,364 of 8,713 nationally) under Other (NAICS 212115).
From 2013 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 96.6% (peak 794K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2013 to 2023, a complete 11-year record.
Peak year was 2016 at 794K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 63.6% below that peak (289K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (+212.6%, 312K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Leer Mine rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Leer Mine ranks #1,364 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #30 of 182 facilities in WV (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Leer Mine? ▼
Leer Mine's 289K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,349 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (84%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Leer Mine emit? ▼
Leer Mine reported 289K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of ARCH RESOURCES does Leer Mine represent? ▼
Leer Mine accounts for 10.2% of ARCH RESOURCES's reported GHGRP CO₂e (289K MT of 2.8M MT), ranking #5 of 5 facilities under that parent.
What is Leer Mine's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at Leer Mine, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Leer Mine rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Leer Mine ranks #62 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Leer Mine reducing emissions? ▼
Over 11 reporting years (2013–2023), Leer Mine's emissions have increased by 96.6%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside WV for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Other neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside WV (289K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside WV.