SUPERIOR, WI (Northern News Now) – The Superior Midwest Energy Terminal will be closing in the summer of 2026.
Midwest Energy Resources Company (MERC) has provided rail, vessel, and truck delivery of coal since the 1970s from the Twin Ports.
Its ownership company, DTE Electric, confirmed to Northern News Now that MERC’s lease is up June 30, 2026, and the company does not plan to renew it. In a statement, the company says as they adapt to changing energy needs, continuing its operations just doesn’t align with their business direction.
DTE says that employees at the facility will have the opportunity to apply for other positions within the company.
Superior Mayor Jim Paine tells Northern News Now that the city will work closely with affected employees and hopes to fill the space quickly with a similar operation.
According to MERC’s website, DTE Electric Company receives approximately 10 million tons of coal per year through the Superior Midwest Energy Terminal.
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