SunCoke Energy Estimates Domestic Coke Production Rose 3% in Q3
10/10/2014 - SunCoke Energy Inc. reported preliminary third quarter 2014 domestic coke production of 1,090,000 tons, up 31,000 tons versus the production of 1,059,000 tons in second quarter 2014.
On a year-over-year basis, production was up an estimated 9,000 tons versus third quarter 2013 primarily due to higher production at the Granite City facility, reflecting better coal-to-coke yields. Indiana Harbor saw sequential quarter and year-over-year improvement, achieving production within our targeted range in third quarter 2014.
Domestic capacity utilization in third quarter 2014 is estimated to be 102% as compared to 101% in the same prior year period.
Domestic capacity utilization in third quarter 2014 is estimated to be 102% as compared to 101% in the same prior year period.
| Preliminary Domestic Coke Production and Capacity Utilization | |||
| For quarter ended | |||
| September 30, | |||
| (Coke production in ‘000s of tons) | 2014(1) | 2013 | |
| Domestic Coke Production | 1,090 | 1,081 | |
| Capacity Utilization (%) | 102 | 101 | |
| (1) Estimated | |||
