Petroleum Coke
Petroleum coke for industrial, energy and metallurgical applications.
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Petroleum Coke for Bulk Industrial Supply
Petroleum coke, commonly referred to as petcoke, is a carbon-rich solid material produced during the petroleum refining process. Its physical and chemical characteristics vary according to the crude oil feedstock and refining process from which it is produced.
Petroleum coke is used in a range of industrial applications, including energy and fuel-related applications, cement production, metallurgical processes and carbon-material manufacturing.
Legion Oil and Gas facilitates commercial sourcing opportunities for petroleum coke for qualified international buyers. Requirements are evaluated according to grade, sulfur content, volatile matter, moisture, ash, fixed carbon, particle size, quantity, loading location and destination.
Petroleum Coke Grades
Commercial petroleum coke may be classified according to its intended application and characteristics. Buyer requirements should identify the desired grade and technical specification.
Green Petroleum Coke
Green petroleum coke is produced directly from petroleum refining processes and may be used as a fuel or as feedstock for further processing, depending on its characteristics and intended application.
Calcined Petroleum Coke
Calcined petroleum coke is produced by heating green petroleum coke at high temperatures to remove volatile hydrocarbons and modify its physical and chemical properties. It is commonly used in metallurgical and carbon-material applications.
Petroleum Coke Characteristics
Technical characteristics are important when matching petroleum coke with its intended industrial application.
Sulfur Content
Sulfur content is a key commercial parameter and should be specified according to the intended application and applicable environmental requirements.
Fixed Carbon
Fixed carbon is an important quality characteristic for fuel and metallurgical applications.
Volatile Matter
Volatile matter is considered when determining product behavior and suitability for different applications.
Ash Content
Ash content is an important specification for applications where mineral impurities must be controlled.
Moisture
Moisture content affects handling, storage, transportation and the effective energy value of petroleum coke.
Particle Size
Particle size and distribution may be specified according to the buyer's handling and application requirements.
Petroleum Coke Specifications
Exact specifications should be confirmed against the applicable supplier specification and certificate of analysis.
| Parameter | Commercial Requirement |
|---|---|
| Product | Petroleum Coke / Petcoke |
| Grade | Green or Calcined, as specified |
| Fixed Carbon | As specified by buyer / supplier |
| Sulfur | As specified by buyer / supplier |
| Volatile Matter | As specified by applicable specification |
| Ash | As specified by applicable specification |
| Moisture | As specified by applicable specification |
| Particle Size | As specified by contract |
| Packaging | Bulk or agreed packaging format |
| Loading / Delivery | Subject to agreed commercial terms |
The parameters above identify the principal characteristics normally considered when purchasing petroleum coke. Exact values must be established from the applicable product specification and batch documentation.
Petroleum Coke Applications
Petroleum coke is used across energy, cement, metallurgical and carbon-material industries.
Cement Industry
Petroleum coke can be used as a fuel source in cement manufacturing where the applicable grade meets plant and regulatory requirements.
Energy & Power
Certain petroleum coke grades can be used as industrial fuel subject to equipment, emissions and regulatory requirements.
Aluminum Industry
Calcined petroleum coke is an important carbon material used in the production of carbon anodes for aluminum smelting.
Metallurgical Applications
Selected petroleum coke products are used in metallurgical and carbon-material applications.
Carbon Materials
Calcined petroleum coke is used as a feedstock for various carbon-based industrial products.
International Trade
Petroleum coke is traded internationally in bulk quantities according to grade, quality, destination and delivery requirements.
Green Petroleum Coke vs Calcined Petroleum Coke
The two forms serve different commercial and industrial requirements.
Green Petroleum Coke
Green petcoke is the product obtained directly from petroleum refining. Its properties depend on the crude feedstock and refinery process.
- Produced during petroleum refining
- Contains volatile hydrocarbons
- Used in fuel and industrial applications
- Can be further processed by calcination
Calcined Petroleum Coke
Calcined petcoke is produced by thermally processing green petroleum coke at elevated temperatures to reduce volatile matter and modify its properties.
- Produced through calcination
- Lower volatile matter
- High fixed-carbon material
- Used extensively in carbon and metallurgical applications
Bulk Petroleum Coke Supply
A complete buyer specification helps determine the appropriate petroleum coke supply opportunity.
Quantity
Specify spot tonnage and, where applicable, monthly or annual requirements.
Grade
Identify green or calcined petcoke and the required technical grade.
Destination
Provide the destination port, terminal, plant or other delivery location.
Specification
State sulfur, ash, moisture, fixed carbon, volatile matter and particle-size requirements.
Petroleum Coke Quality & Documentation
Product quality should be established against the agreed commercial specification.
Petroleum coke transactions commonly require technical information covering fixed carbon, sulfur, ash, volatile matter, moisture and other relevant characteristics.
Depending on the transaction and supplier requirements, buyers may request a product specification, certificate of analysis, inspection documentation, origin documentation and applicable shipping documents.
Product Specification
Defines the agreed technical characteristics of the petroleum coke.
Certificate of Analysis
Provides applicable batch quality information according to the transaction.
Independent Inspection
Independent inspection can be incorporated where required by the agreed transaction procedure.
What Buyers Should Include in a Petroleum Coke Inquiry
Complete technical and commercial requirements help ensure that the appropriate product can be evaluated.
- Product grade: Green or Calcined Petroleum Coke
- Required fixed carbon
- Maximum sulfur content
- Maximum ash content
- Volatile matter requirement
- Moisture requirement
- Particle size / mesh specification
- Spot quantity and recurring volume
- Destination port, terminal or plant
- Preferred Incoterm and delivery basis
Petroleum Coke Supply Process
Commercial transactions are structured according to the buyer requirement and applicable supplier procedure.
Buyer Requirement
Buyer provides grade, specification, quantity, destination and delivery requirements.
Supply Review
The requirement is evaluated against the applicable product and supply opportunity.
Commercial Terms
Quality, pricing, delivery and contractual terms are reviewed between the parties.
Contract & Delivery
The transaction proceeds through the agreed contractual and delivery procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Petroleum Coke
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