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ACC Announces 2008 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award Winners

ARLINGTON, VA (May 11, 2009)  — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is honoring 17 of its member companies for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2008 that together saved enough BTUs to power a city the size of St. Petersburg, Florida., for one year.  ACC presented a total of 56 awards to these companies for their progress.  Award winners will also be recognized May 13 at the Industrial Energy Technology Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu/ietc/program.html#EMWS

The Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards program is among ACC’s many ongoing initiatives to improve energy efficiency.  These projects have the added benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In 2008, the total annual energy savings achieved by the 56 projects  was 18.9 trillion BTUs, while annual carbon dioxide emissions reductions were approximately 3.3 million tons.

“The chemistry industry is committed to being part of the climate solution,” said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley.  “This year’s award recipients are further evidence that our industry is applying innovation and new technology to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our own operations while offering the products that enable consumers and businesses around the world to do the same.  From insulation and solar panels to wind turbines and lightweight vehicle parts, chemistry is a key ingredient for energy efficiency and renewable energy applications.  These companies are leading the way.”

Since 1974, Responsible Care companies have reduced fuel and energy consumption per unit of output by more than half.  As an industry, between 1990 and 2007, our absolute greenhouse gas emissions fell 16 percent, a reduction that would have exceeded the Kyoto Protocol target.

The 2008 Energy Efficiency Award winners were selected from five categories:

The “Energy Efficiency Program” award is given to companies with broad programs to achieve energy-efficiency improvements, with components such as establishing energy teams, goal setting, communications, management support and recognition.

The “Significant Improvement in Manufacturing” award is given to companies that improve energy efficiency in their manufacturing operations through technical innovations, creative projects or novel procedures or actions.

The “Environmental Impact” award is given for initiatives with substantial environmental benefits, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to energy-efficiency improvements.

The “Non-Manufacturing Improvement” award is given for improvements resulting from energy-efficient lighting, insulation, other building improvements and other non-manufacturing energy improvements.

The “Public Outreach” award is given for an effective program of involvement with the community regarding energy efficiency and related environmental impact activities.

The companies receiving awards for 2008 are:

• Albemarle Corporation
• BASF Corporation
• Celanese
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Dow Corning Corporation
• DuPont
• Eastman Chemical Company
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company
• ISP Chemco, Inc.
• Marathon Petroleum Company LLC
• Monsanto Company
• Novus International, Inc.
• Occidental Chemical Corporation
• Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
• Roche Colorado Corporation
• W.R. Grace & Co.

Individual ACC member companies nominate specific projects for recognition under the Award Program.  The judging committee that determined the winners is comprised of selected members of ACC’s Energy Team.  The judging committee was joined by James Eggebrecht, Professor of Engineering and Director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University.
 
A breakdown of the 56 awards is given below.  An asterisk (*) denotes an Exceptional Merit award designation.

Energy Efficiency Program – Project

• Occidental Chemical Corporation, Wichita, Kansas Plant, for Diaphragm Caustic Plant First Effect Pre-Heater

Energy Efficiency Program – Corporate/Business Unit

• BASF, Corporate Energy Management Program, for Energy Efficiency Improvement Goal*
• DuPont, DuPont Operations, for Bold Energy Plan*

Energy Efficiency Program – Operating Unit

• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for BRCP MOX Boiler Chemical Cleaning
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant – Olefins, for Steam Cracker Energy Optimization at Low Rates
• ExxonMobil, Baytown Chemical Plant, for BTCP Aromatics KEV Tightening*

Energy Efficiency Program – Plant Site

• Albemarle Corporation, Orangeburg, South Carolina, for Steam Distribution System Overall Management
• Albemarle Corporation, Magnolia Plant, for Compressed Air Energy Reduction and  Magnolia Plant Boiler Improvement
• Celanese, Ticona – Bishop Plant, for Bishop Plant Energy Efficiency projects
• Chevron Phillips, Port Arthur Olefins Plant, for Reduction of Steam Use at Olefins unit*
• Chevron Phillips, Sweeny Olefins Plant, for Reduction of Steam Use at 2 Olefins Units
• The Dow Chemical Company, Texas City Operations, for Dow TCO Energy Efficiency Improvement
• DuPont, Parlin, NJ Site, for Parlin Site Utilities Management
• DuPont, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., for Energy Management Achievements by the Spruance Plant
• Eastman Chemical Company, Utilities Division – Kingsport, TN Site, for Reduce Energy Usage by Reducing Steam Leaks
• Eastman Chemical Company, CMS&S and Utilities Division – Kingsport, TN Site, for Lighting Efficiency Improvement
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for BRCP Steam Team
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baytown Complex, for Steam and Power Optimizer*
• ISP Chemco, Inc., Texas City Facility, for 2008 vs. 2007 Annualized Percentage Energy Savings*
• Roche Colorado Corporation, RCC Kaizen for Energy Conservation
• W.R. Grace & Co., Grace Davison Division, for Silica Furnace Optimization,  Spray Dryer Energy Recycling,  Slurry Water Evaporation Reduction, and Calciner Seal Energy Reduction

Non-Manufacturing Improvement – Project

• Monsanto, Creve Coeur Site, for Building Automation/Physical Plant Optimization

Non-Manufacturing Improvement – Corporate/Business Unit

• DuPont, Facilities Services & Real Estate, for DuPont FS&RE Energy Initiative* and 
  Wilmington Area Energy Conservation Communication Campaign

Non-Manufacturing Improvement – Plant Site

• DuPont, Non-Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Improvement, for Reduced Gas and Electricity Consumption
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Headquarters Building, for Chemicals HQ Energy Reduction Initiative
• W.R. Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA Facility, for Energy Conservation program
• Novus International, Inc., for Energy Efficiency Project

Public Outreach – Project

• DuPont, Robert W. Sylvester, employee, for a Personal Perspective on Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency*

Significant Improvement in Manufacturing – Project

• BASF, Port Arthur, Texas Facility, for Improved Hydrogen Utilization
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for BRCP MOX boiler excess O2 Controls
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for NOVA Natural Gas Reduction
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for OXO Tankfield Natural Gas Reduction
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for 600-to-200-# Steam Letdown Conversion
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant – Olefins, for EPLA-W Cooling Tower Performance Improvement
• ExxonMobil Chemical company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant – Olefins, for EPLA-W De-Ethanizer Tower Pressure Minimization
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Edison Synthetics Plant, for EPS Steam Generation System Upgrade*
• Marathon Petroleum Company Domestic LLC, Maleic Anhydride Plant, for Waste Heat Boiler Addition to Flue Gas Stream
• Occidental Chemical Co, Deer Park PVC Plant, for Shutdown Reactor Jacket Circulation Pumps

Significant Improvement in Manufacturing – Operating Unit

• DuPont, DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise, for Unique Use of Raw Material Stream to Reduce Energy Demand
• DuPont, Baytown Plant, for Six Sigma Analysis to Identify Fouled Heat Exchanger as Barrier to Heat Recovery
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for BRCP Propylene Refrigeration Suction Pressure Increase
• ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, for 300-# Steam Optimization at Plasticizer Plant

Significant Improvement in Manufacturing – Plant Site

• DuPont, Belle Plant, for Conversion of Boilers from Superheated to Saturated Steam Improves Range of Operation and End-Use Heat Exchanger Efficiency
• DuPont, Sabine River Works, for Step Change in Energy Efficiency and Yield in Aging Manufacturing Process*
• Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Research and Development Department, for Improve Auxiliary Boiler Controls to Enhance Site-Wide Steam Efficiency
• Eastman Chemical Company, South Carolina Operations, for South Carolina Operations Transformation*
• Eastman Chemical Company, Utilities Division — Kingsport, TN Site, for Lower N2 Pressure
• Eastman Chemical Company, Utilities Division — Kingsport, TN Site, for Process Heat System Upgrades
• Perstorp Polyols, Toledo Facility, for Formox Formaldehyde Steam Project

Environmental Impact – Plant Site

• Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan Plant, for Heat Recovery from Process Vent Streams
• ExxonMobil, Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant, for LLDPE Flare Project

Environmental Impact – Operating Unit

• The Dow Chemical Company, Light Hydrocarbon #7 Plant at Freeport, Texas, for Energy Efficiency Improvements at the Dow Chemical Light Hydrocarbons #7 Plant Via Furnace Technology Upgrade

Environmental Impact – Project

• Albemarle Corporation, Orangeburg, South Carolina, for Steam Control to Flare
• DuPont, Pioneer Hi-Bred Waimea Research Center, for Solar Panel Array to Generate Research Facility Energy Needs*
• Occidental Chemical Corporation, Niagara Falls Plant, for Heat Exchanger Redesign
• Occidental Chemical Corporation, Wichita, Kansas Plant, for Caustic Product/Condensate Cross-Exchanger

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