Operations

Site Location

The Erie Coke Corporation plant is situated on approximately 60 acres along the shores of Lake Erie, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As is customary in the industry, Erie Coke operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.

Raw Materials Handling

Metallurgical grade coal is the primary raw material used, and it is delivered in railroad hopper cars. The plant itself is equipped with an internal rail system comprised of nearly 5 miles of track. The size and layout of the property, in conjunction with the rail system design, enables the plant to stock up to 60,000 tons of coal (up to a 3-month supply). Rail service to and from the plant is provided by CSX Transportation.

Environmental Control

Along with other domestic coke producers, Erie Coke is required to operate in accordance with the most stringent environmental regulations in the world. The company is in full compliance with the 1990 Clean Air Act and all other applicable environmental standards, and without question will meet any future compliance directives. In 1998, a state-of-the-art wastewater pre-treatment facility was constructed to ensure the proper handling of plant process water.