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petroleum coke
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petroleum coke [pə′trō·lē·əm ‚kōk]
(materials)
A carbonaceous solid material made by the destructive heating of high-molecular-weight petroleum-refining residues.
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The Lockwood Plant will use pet coke as its primary fuel; pet coke (petroleum coke) is a refinery byproduct with properties similar to coal.
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In addition, the diversified fuel supply, particularly the benefits associated with low cost pet coke and an array of fuel transportation options, provide JEA with stable energy costs even during volatile energy price periods (reducing the need for historically higher cash reserves).
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