Wyoming is the top coal-producing state in the U.S., accounting for a large share of the nation’s total coal output.

Wyoming leads the nation in coal production, primarily due to its vast coal reserves in the Powder River Basin, one of the largest coal mining areas in the world. The state's coal is mainly used for electricity generation across the U.S. Wyoming's coal mines are some of the largest and most efficient, with a low cost of extraction due to the shallow depth of the coal seams. Despite its role in energy production, coal mining in Wyoming faces increasing environmental and regulatory challenges.