A Company Overview
Celanese Corporation
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General Overview of Celanese
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Celanese is a global technology and specialty
Celanese is a global technology and specialty
materials company
► We produce chemicals and advanced materials used in
consumer products and industrial applications
► Our products enjoy leading global positions
► Our products enjoy leading global positions
► Based in Dallas, Texas, we have approximately
7,600 employees worldwide.
► Ranked 368 on the Fortune 500 in 2012
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Our diversified end-uses provide a foundation
for future growth and platforms for innovation
Other
9%
Paints &
Coatings
10%
Textiles
5%
Food &
B
10%
Automotive
16%
Consumer
& Industrial
5%
Beverage
3%
Construction
Consumer &
Medical
Applications
& dust a
Adhesives
8%
Construction
4%
Applications
11%
Chemical
Additives
Industrial
Performance
Filter
Media
18%
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3%
Paper &
Packaging
3%
Performance
Applications
10%
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Note: End-use percentages based on Celanese 2011 gross sales with strategic affiliates proportional revenue and Celanese internal management estimates
Diverse applications in growth segments
Integration of Celanese businesses
Differentiated Intermediates
Specialty Products
Building Block
Differentiated Intermediates
Specialty Products
Building Block
Consumer
Specialties
Acetate
Anhydride
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Specialties
(CS)
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Nutrinova
Acetic
Acid
Anhydride
and esters
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Formaldehyde
Raw
Materials
Industrial
Specialties
(IS)
Emulsions
EVA
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Acetyl Intermediates
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Advanced
Engineered
Materials
Ticona
Engineering
Polymers
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Materials
(AEM)
Affiliates
Greenhouse Gas
Permit Application
Clear Lake Plant Methanol Unit
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Clear Lake Site Overview
► Located near Houston,
Texas
Site Facts
Texas
► Started up in 1967
► Largest plant in Bayport
Industrial Complex
► ~900 Acres; 400 Acres
Developed
► 12 production units –
Celanese and partners
► R&D facilities are housed
at the site
► Currently ~200 Celanese
and 100 contract
employees
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Methanol Project Overview
► Methanol is a key raw material/feedstock
► Previously operated methanol plants in Texas
► Previously operated methanol plants in Texas
• When gas prices were high, those plants were shut down
• Began buying methanol from overseas
► New plant will allow us to manufacture methanol onsite
rather than purchase it from off-shore companies
• Take advantage of changes in U.S. natural gas price/supply
• Utilize more energy efficient technology
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ffi i tth
► Selected process is 20% more energy efficient than
traditional methanol technology
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Methanol Process Overview
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Status of Greenhouse Gas PSD Permit
► Aug. 20, 2012 - Application filed
► Nov. 1, 2012 – CEO Mark Rohr meets with Regional Administrator
Ron Curry
► Nov. 21, 2012 – Incomplete Letter
► Dec 18 2012 Revised application submitted along with Biological
► Dec. 18, 2012 – Revised application submitted along with Biological
Assessment and Cultural Resources Report
► Jan. 23, 2013 – Met with Region 6 permitting leadership
► Jan. 31, 2013 – Phone meeting; Region 6 requested additional
information
► Feb. 1, 2013 – Additional information submitted
► Feb. 1, 2013 Additional information submitted
► Complete letter expected any day
► NSR/PSD permit from TCEQ expected June 2013
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Application filed nearly 6 months ago – permit needed by early
August to meet construction deadline
Need to Work With EPA Throughout
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Permitting Process To Meet Critical Needs
► Current methanol supply contract set to expire
► Current methanol supply contract set to expire
► Need air permits by early August 2013 to meet tight
construction deadlines and allow time to get new facility
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online
► This project is a re-shoring of jobs to the US
• Anticipate up to 300+ jobs during construction in 2013-2015
• 50-75 new permanent jobs at the Clear Lake Plant
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