The refineries that have installed coking units generate pet coke. Raw and Calcined petcoke shall be available from refineries and port locations. It has many industrial uses, including the production of batteries, steel, and aluminum. Fuel grade petcoke is typically very high in heating value and commonly used as fuel in coal-fired power plants, electric power plants and cement kilns.
What is it used for?
High grade petcoke which is low in sulphur and heavy metals can be used to make electrodes for the steel and aluminum industry. But the majority of petcoke manufactured globally, approximately 75-80%, is of a much lower grade, containing higher levels of sulphur and heavy metals and is used solely as fuel. The majority of petcoke produced in the U.S. is exported to China – the world’s largest consumer of coal – to feed its many coal-fired power stations.