Emerald Kalama Chemical BV Contracts for Energy Cooperative Project in Port of Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands – Emerald Kalama Chemical BV, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, has signed 15-year agreements with both Rotterdam-based grid manager Stedin and energy supplier AVR. These agreements officially give a green light to begin construction of a steam grid in the Rotterdam Botlek, which encompasses the region around the harbor. Many companies operate in the Botlek because of its strategic access to Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe. Emerald Kalama Chemical is the first steam consumer to sign on to the steam grid.
“This project is totally aligned with the philosophy of our company and our commitment to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment,” said Brian Denison, Vice President of Operations for Emerald Kalama Chemical. “In less than a decade, investments in operations have reduced our key emissions by more than 65 percent and reduced our consumption of fossil fuel-based utilities at Rotterdam and Kalama, WA, in the United States. We are proud that we could be the first company in the Rotterdam Botlek to sign on to this important project. Our 15-year contracts with Stedin and AVR emphasize our long-term commitment to Rotterdam and will support our company’s growth plans.”