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    October 20, 2019

    CRU: Why Steelmakers Should Make Rather Than Buy Metallurgical Coke

    Written by Jordan Permain

    By CRU Analyst Jordan Permain

    It is imperative for carbon steel producers to have secure supply of metallurgical coke to ensure stable and efficient operation of their blast furnaces (BF). Steelmakers also benefit from using coke with consistent technical specifications, namely CSR and ash content in their BFs. For these reasons alone it is prudent for steelmakers to fully control their coke supply by building their own coke ovens, but there are other factors that may impact their coke supply strategy.

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