FDS News
Project Update: Nov., 2009
FDS has executed a Technical Services Agreement (TSA) for the FDS Coke Plant and FDS Co-Generation Facility with Fluor Enterprises, Inc. (Fluor)....read more
Project Update: July, 2009
FDS is continuing to work with Midwest ISO on the electrical interconnection for the Co-Gen Plant...read more
FDS Receives Utility Interconnection Loan
The FDS Project has received utility interconnection loan, allowing it maintain its queue position...read more
Construction of the combined coke plant and
co-generation facility entails an investment of more than $800 million
in the State of Ohio.
Purpose of the Project
FDS
believes that maintaining domestic steel manufacturing and energy
independence are critical strategic issues for future security of the
US.
Coke is key ingredient for the production of new
steel from iron ore. Currently, there is a 4 million ton shortfall in
domestic coke production. In addition, more than 50% of existing coke
production is from byproduct plants greater than 30 years old. The FDS
Coke Plant will provide a reliable and affordable domestic supply of
coke to Ohio and other US steel manufacturing plants for decades into
the future.
Sources of dependable, affordable, and
sustainable electricity are required for a stable US and State of Ohio
economy. Electricity generated by the FDS Co-Generation Facility will
be enough to supply power to approximately 100,000 homes with no
additional air pollutant emissions.
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