The FDS Project consists of a new world class non-recovery coke plant and adjacent integrated electrical co-generation facility in Toledo, Ohio. The coke plant will annually produce about 1.4 million tons of coke for use in North American steel and foundry plants. The co-generation facility will annually generate more than 1 million MWhrs of “zero emission” electricity using steam produced by waste heat from the coke plant.

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.