Replies to post #22601 on Alcar Chemicals Group, Inc. (fka ALCX)

[Groundhog1210]

Thanks, Pete. This will be much more interesting to discuss and explore than the dribble (PR dates/times, neighbor's kids, shoes, etc.) we've been occupied with the past few weeks. You gave us the hydrogen hint some time back.

[Minnesinger]

Yes, but is the hydrogen...

carbon-free? At first glance it doesn't appear so. This would run counter to ACMG's credo of not using a "single petroleum molecule."

[Jack E-T]

Pete, I looked at this a while back, I felt Petresa was too small to acommodate ACMG.






Posted by: Jack E-T
In reply to: None Date:4/13/2007 3:31:32 PM
Post #of 22604

Another possibility...I have studied the web site of the Bus. park in Becancour. All of the available sites that are listed don't fit the size stated by Dr. C. nor do any have an existing building on them. So, to negotiate a deal for a lot with a building already on it, Alcar would have to negotiate with owners of an existing lot, not the managers of the business park.
One other posibility sub lease a parcel of a large existing plant that has unused area of there plant as most companies will overbuy land to allow for expansion. One that fits this idea is Socite PCI Chemi Canada. It is located on 180 acres, so Alcar's megar 8 1/2 acres may not be a mojor imposition, area wise. As a bonus, a byproduct of PCI's process is Hydrogen. It just so happens that alcar needs hydrogen for their process. A win win for both companies. No transport cost of hydrogen for Alcar, Captured customer buying your hydrogen. I have seen simalar type arraingments along the ship channel industry here in Houston.

[jerseyboy]

It sounds consistent with what Alex told me awhile ago, as he said the hydrogen would be pumped in from a source right across the street from the plant.

[MerryPrankster]

Is there any more information you have that supports your claim other than the fact that Petresa produces hydrogen as a by-product and is in Becancour?

I am just curious, if you don't want to state the info that is fine, just wondering if that is it or not ...