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Manufacture of coke oven products
The coking activity transforms coal into coke, an essential fuel for the steel industry, and into by-products such as coke oven gas and tar. This is a heavy industry, with high investments, serving mainly steel manufacturing and energy production.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 19 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of coke oven products. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 19 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Industry of coking, classified under CAEN 19, represents an essential link in the value chain of metallurgy and energy production
In Romania, although coking capacities have been significantly reduced after 1990, a few units integrated in steel mills, such as the one in Galati, remain active. The process involves the distillation of coal in the absence of air, generating metallurgical coke, combustible gas, and tar, a raw material for the chemical industry.
Macroeconomic importance and sector challenges
Macro-economically, this division contributes to the trade balance by substituting coke imports and by providing a critical input for steelmaking. In recent years, the sector has faced challenges related to high energy costs and increasingly strict environmental requirements. The European Industrial Emissions Directive imposes major investments in desulfurization and gas capture systems, which increases operating costs.
Perspectives for entrepreneurs in the coking sector
For entrepreneurs in this field, the main challenges are dependence on imports of coking coal, volatility of energy prices, and competition from substitutes such as petroleum coke or green hydrogen. At the same time, modern technologies allow for process efficiency and the valorization of by-products to generate additional revenue. The future of coking in Romania will be dictated by the energy transition and the ability to adapt to a low-carbon economy without losing competitive advantages in supplying raw materials for steel.
Included Activities
- ✅ Production of coke and semi-coke
- ✅ Production of coke oven gas
- ✅ Production of crude coal tar
- ✅ Refining of coal tar
- ✅ Production of heavy petroleum products from coking
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Production of petroleum coke (included in petroleum refining)
- ❌ Production of activated carbon
- ❌ Production of solid fuels from waste
- ❌ Manufacture of coke electrodes for electrical use
- ❌ Production of basic organic chemicals (outside coking)
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What type of companies can use CAEN code 19?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of coke oven products" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 19?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 19. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.