Most U.S. petroleum coke is exported

Published: 14 November 2024
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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November 14, 2024

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau
Note: This chart includes marketable petroleum coke, except for exports not assigned to ports (less than 1% of exports). It excludes catalyst petroleum coke.

Annual production of U.S. petroleum coke (petcoke) has remained relatively unchanged over the past 10 years (2014–23), averaging 46 million tons according to our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Most U.S. petroleum coke is exported. The United States exported approximately 41 million tons in 2023, slightly more than the 10-year average for total petcoke exports of 40 million tons.

Petcoke is a carbon-rich fuel and feedstock extracted from petroleum during the refining process. It is a byproduct of coker units found at complex refineries. Petcoke is a steady energy source used for power generation and industrial applications. It can also be

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