From January to March 2006 the Heydar Aliyev oil refinery plant, former Azneftyanajag, produced 20,270 tons of coke, or 4,970 tons more than the plan, the SOCAR told Trend. In the 1st quarter of 2005 the plant did not produce coke.
In March 2006 coke production made up 10,190 tons, or 5,900 tons more than the plan.
In 2005 the total coke production comprised 11,630 tons, or 18,970 tons less than the forecast (30,600 tons) and 14,260 tons less as compare 2004.
Major consumer of oil coke produced in Azerbaijan is Russian aluminum plants.