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Celanese Chemicals, Clear Lake, Methanol Unit PSD Greenhouse Gas Permit Overview Presentation | US EPA ARCHIVE DOCUMENT

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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% dd t es 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

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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)
E l i Nutrinova Acetic Acid Anhydride and esters
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Formaldehyde
Raw Materials
Industrial Specialties (IS)
Emulsions EVA VAM
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Acetyl Intermediates (AI)
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Advanced Engineered Materials
Ticona Engineering Polymers
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Materials (AEM)
Affiliates

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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
S l t d i 20% 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

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Need to Work With EPA Throughout P itti P T M t C iti l N d 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 g y 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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