Metallurgical coke is used as a component in steel, and weakness in the steel market will impact Sunoco's business, said Michael J. Thomson, president of SunCoke Energy Inc., Sunoco's coke-making division.

("Sunoco Expects Lower '09 Coke Earnings On Economic Weakness," published at 3:43 p.m. EST, incorrectly identified the type of coke being produced.)