The White House has issued a formal proclamation granting certain U.S. coke oven processing facilities a two-year exemption from compliance with the new emissions-control standards under the 2024 “Coke Oven Rule.”
The administration cited that required emissions-control technologies are not yet commercially viable, making near-term compliance technically and economically impractical.
According to the proclamation, the exemption is necessary to prevent significant disruption across the domestic steel supply chain. Approximately 70% of U.S. steel production relies on metallurgical coke, making coke oven plants strategically essential for the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and defense sectors.
Immediate enforcement of the stricter standards could lead to:
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Temporary or permanent closure of coke facilities
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Severe disruptions in metallurgical coke availability
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Threats to U.S. steel supply stability
Under the decision, listed facilities will continue operating under pre-2024 emissions limits for the next two years, rather than the more stringent new requirements.
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