# EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence gives your agent direct access to U.S. coal and solid fuels data. It pulls mine-level production, market prices for different coal ranks, quality metrics like sulfur and ash content, and international trade stats. It also tracks U.S. nuclear facility outages. Use it to get hard data on the energy market without manual research.

## Overview
- **Category:** data-analytics
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aO8pbZyulIykX1pXjg9lD18yCXmqX4rO1zLncgiE/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** coal-production, energy-market, commodity-pricing, resource-reserves, industrial-data, energy-statistics

## Description

If you're trying to track the U.S. coal market, you're likely spending way too much time digging through government tables and PDFs. This Connector changes that by letting your AI client pull specific data points directly from the EIA. Instead of copy-pasting numbers into a spreadsheet, you can just ask your agent for the latest bituminous prices in a specific region or check the production output of a specific mine. It covers the heavy lifting, from coal quality metrics like heat content and sulfur levels to international export quantities. It even pulls nuclear reactor outage events, making it a solid choice for energy transition analysis. By adding this to the Vinkius catalog, you get a reliable way to feed your agent the actual numbers it needs to make sense of the solid fuels industry. You stop hunting for data and start actually using it.

## Tools

### get_coal_production
Get coal production totals categorized by state, mine type, and rank. Use this to see high-level regional output.

### get_mine_production
Pull individual mine production data including company name and county. This helps identify specific site performance.

### get_coal_prices
Retrieve market prices for bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, and anthracite. It breaks prices down by region.

### get_coal_quality
Get specific coal quality data like heat content, sulfur, and ash percentages. This is vital for industrial use cases.

### get_coal_trade
Pull import and export data including country, quantity, and price. Use it to track global coal flows.

### get_coal_reserves
Get data on coal reserves, productive capacity, and current stocks. This helps with long-term supply planning.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the current price of bituminous coal in the Appalachia region?
```

**Response:** 
```
### **Bituminous Coal Market Price**

**Region:** Appalachia
**Average Price:** $82.50 / short ton

*Note: Prices vary significantly by region. For comparison, the Illinois Basin is currently averaging $52.30 / ton.*
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Can you list the top 5 coal mines in Wyoming and their production numbers?
```

**Response:** 
```
### **Top 5 U.S. Coal Mines (Wyoming)**

| Mine Name | Production (Short Tons) |
| :--- | :--- |
| North Antelope Rochelle | 96,000,000 |
| Black Thunder | 68,000,000 |
| Antelope Mine | 38,000,000 |
| Belle Ayr | 28,000,000 |
| Cordero Rojo | 26,000,000 |
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the current nuclear reactor outages in the U.S. right now?
```

**Response:** 
```
### **Current U.S. Nuclear Outages**

There are currently **3 reactors** offline:

*   **Byron Unit 2 (IL):** Refueling (ETA: 45 days)
*   **Calvert Cliffs Unit 1 (MD):** Planned maintenance
*   **South Texas Unit 2 (TX):** Unplanned (Investigating)

*90 of 93 commercial reactors are currently operating.*
```

## Capabilities

### Pull mine-level production data
Get specific output numbers, company names, and county locations for individual mines.

### Track coal prices by rank and region
Retrieve market pricing for bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, and anthracite.

### Check coal quality metrics
Access heat content, sulfur, and ash percentages for different coal sectors.

### Get international trade figures
Pull data on coal imports and exports by country, quantity, and price.

### Monitor nuclear reactor outages
See real-time status of U.S. nuclear reactors including planned and unplanned events.

### Retrieve coal reserves and stocks
Get data on recoverable reserves and productive capacity across the U.S.

## Use Cases

### Regional Price Comparison
A trader asks the agent to compare bituminous coal prices in Appalachia versus the Illinois Basin to decide where to source supply.

### Mine Production Audit
A mining company uses get_mine_production to pull production history for a specific mine in Wyoming to check against internal targets.

### Quality Compliance Check
A utility manager asks the agent to find coal sectors with sulfur levels below a certain percentage to meet environmental standards.

### Export Trade Analysis
An analyst requests a summary of coal export quantities and prices to specific countries over the last year.

## Benefits

- Stop manual data entry by using get_mine_production to pull specific mine stats instantly.
- Make faster trading decisions with get_coal_prices providing regional price breakdowns.
- Analyze energy mix shifts using get_coal_quality to see sulfur and ash levels by sector.
- Map global trade flows easily with get_coal_trade for exports and imports.
- Plan for long-term supply by checking get_coal_reserves for productive capacity.
- Track nuclear reactor status with real-time outage data for energy transition modeling.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get instant access to official U.S. energy data without leaving your chat interface.

1. Connect your preferred AI client to the Vinkius platform.
2. Select the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence MCP.
3. Ask your agent to find specific coal production or price data.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What kind of coal data does the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence provide?**
It provides comprehensive data on U.S. coal production, market prices by rank, coal quality metrics, international trade stats, and nuclear reactor outages.

**Can I get specific mine production numbers with the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence?**
Yes, you can pull individual mine-level data including the mine name, the operating company, the county, and total output.

**Does the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence include coal quality metrics?**
Yes, it includes data on coal consumption and quality, specifically focusing on heat content, sulfur, and ash percentages.

**How can I use the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence for energy market research?**
You can use it to pull regional price breakdowns, track export/import volumes by country, and monitor nuclear facility status for a complete market picture.

**Can I track international coal trade using the EIA Coal & Mining — Solid Fuels Intelligence?**
Yes, the tool pulls data on coal imports and exports, including the country of origin or destination, quantity, and price.

**Does this Connector provide information on nuclear energy outages?**
Yes, it tracks plant-level outage events for U.S. nuclear reactors, including both planned maintenance and unplanned events.

**Does this include nuclear data?**
Yes! In addition to comprehensive coal data, this server includes EIA nuclear outage tracking for all U.S. commercial nuclear reactors. For nuclear generation data, see the Electricity server.