What is the current state of the coking industry? What are the challenges for this industry in the energy transition?
The coking industry, as a significant part of the energy and chemical sectors, presents multifaceted characteristics. Firstly, in terms of production capacity, the coking industry has undergone a degree of consolidation and optimization in recent years, with larger coking enterprises gradually increasing their share of production capacity. However, the industry still includes some small and medium-sized enterprises with relatively small production capacities and lagging technology levels.
In terms of technology, some advanced coking enterprises have adopted more environmentally friendly and efficient production technologies, such as dry quenching technology and coal humidification technology, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions. However, overall, the industry's technological levels are uneven, and there is still significant room for improvement.
In terms of market demand, coking products such as coke and coke oven gas are widely used in the steel and chemical industries. With the development of the domestic economy and the advancement of infrastructure construction, the demand for coke and other products remains relatively stable. However, due to the influence of macroeconomic conditions and fluctuations in downstream industries, market demand also presents some uncertainty.
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