Peabody Energy is one of the largest private sector coal companies in the world, headquartered in the United States. The company operates surface and underground mines across major coal basins including the Powder River Basin and Illinois Basin. Peabody supplies coal to domestic power utilities and international steel producers. Integrated logistics networks support large scale export operations.

Peabody Energy was founded in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois.

The company expanded across major U.S. coal basins during the 20th century, becoming a global coal supplier.

In 2016, Peabody filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and successfully restructured, emerging in 2017.

Primary Mining Regions
Peabody Energy operates major mines in Wyoming Powder River Basin, Illinois Basin, and other United States coal regions.

Infrastructure and Processing Facilities
Surface and underground operations are supported by high capacity rail systems and export terminals along the Gulf Coast and Pacific Northwest.

Strategic Geographic Advantage
Access to multiple basins enhances supply flexibility while port connectivity supports integration into global coal markets.

During 2024, Peabody Energy maintained high volume coal production across the Powder River Basin and Illinois Basin.

Capital investment supported rail efficiency improvements and export terminal throughput optimization for international shipments.

In 2025, Peabody continues prioritizing disciplined capital allocation and alignment with evolving global energy demand.