SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts changes US petcoke assessments

Please note Platts has changed its US petcoke assessments, effective March 11, 2015.

The Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) quality determinant has been discontinued, and the sulfur content has been adjusted for three of its five existing petcoke assessments.

In addition, Platts has launched a new US West Coast petcoke assessment to reflect sulfur content of less than 2.5% (code CPAGG00).

The change in sulfur content is as follows:

The US Gulf Coast 6%-6.5% sulfur assessment (code CPAAA00) has been changed to reflect sulfur content greater than 6%.

The US Gulf Coast 4%-5.5% sulfur assessment (code CPAAF00) has been changed to reflect sulfur content of at least 4% but less than 5%.

The US West Coast 4% sulfur assessment (code CPAAC00) has been changed to reflect sulfur content of greater than or equal to 2.5%.

The US Gulf Coast 5%-6% sulfur assessment (code CPAGF00), and the Venezuela 4% sulfur assessment (code CPAAD00) remain unchanged.

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