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Reducing Energy Requirements for the Production of Caustic and EDC 0 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017

Overview of Presentation » Introduce Chemetry and TechnipFMC » Introduce breakthrough technology for EDC/NaOH production » Summarize technology readiness and path for commercialization » Highlight eShuttle™ process technology benefits » Commercialization timeline and 10-cell demonstration plant » Strategic partner opportunities 1 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 1

Chemetry at a Glance » Founded in 2008 in California » Mission: develop safer, greener & lower cost chemical technologies » Experienced team of engineers & scientists » Funded by leading energy investors and US Department of Energy » World class laboratories and piloting facilities » Patents: 40+ allowed and 40+ pending » Strategic partnership established with TechnipFMC in 2016 for commercialization of eShuttle™ technology 2 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 2

TechnipFMC at a Glance » World leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry » 49,000+ employees, 45 countries, $20BB+ Revenue » Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology responsible for licensing/engineering – Over 1,000 employees, 7 operating centers » Technology portfolio includes: – Ethylene, Hydrogen Reforming, Phenolics, Styrenics, ABS, Polyesters, Polyamides, etc… – eShuttle TM Process for EDC 3 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 3

Chlor-Alkali and Direct Chlorination Processes Overall Reaction 2NaCl + 2H 2 O + C 2 H 4 à H 2 + 2NaOH + C 2 H 4 Cl 2 ü Supply shortage projected over next decade = need for new capacity ü Market need for lower energy and lower CO 2 technologies 4 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 4

Chemetry eShuttle™ Process ü Reduces power consumption by 25-50% ü Intrinsically safer process without the production of chlorine ü Same products from same feedstocks 5 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 5

eShuttle™ Process Simplified 2NaCl + 2H 2 O + C 2 H 4 à H 2 + 2NaOH + C 2 H 4 Cl 2 E Chlor-Alkali = 3.0V E eShuttle™ = 2.4V 6 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 6

eShuttle™ Thermodynamics Comparing Chemetry eShuttle™ and Traditional Technologies 7 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 7

eShuttle™ Synergistic with ODC Technology Oxygen Reduction versus Hydrogen Evolution +1.36 2Cl - → Cl 2 + 2e - Chlor-Alkali Chlor-Alkali ODC E theoretical ~ 2.19V E theoretical ~ 0.97V +0.74 CuCl + Cl - → CuCl 2 + e - Potential +0.39 eShuttle™ ODC O 2 + 2H 2 O + 4e - → 4OH - E theoretical ~ 0.35V H 2 O + 2e - → H 2 + 2OH - eShuttle™ -0.83 E theoretical ~ 1.5V Current Density 8 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 8

How does eShuttle™ Technology Compare? Shuttle TM Technology Membrane/ DC Technology Feedstocks / Products NaCl, H 2 0, C 2 H 4 / EDC, NaOH, H 2 Same Intermediate Cl 2 Gas Yes No Cell Compartments/Membranes 2/1 3/2 Cathode / Anode Standard / Standard Same / Novel Anode & AEM Cell Thickness 75 mm (typical) 29 mm (grassroots) Cell Voltages Between 3 and 4 V 2.4 V @ 3 kA/m2 Compatible with ODC Yes (makes 32% caustic) Yes (makes 38% caustic) EDC Reaction Temperature Low Slightly Higher EDC Reaction Selectivity Very High Slightly Lower but Improving EDC Product Quality 99.9 Same 9 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 9

Technology is Commercialization Ready 10 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 10

History of Collaboration with Leading Companies Experienced with Electrolyzers Experienced with Single & Commercial Height Cells Element & Filter Press Cells 11 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 11

eShuttle™ Process Proven at Pilot Scale ü Fully integrated and automated facility ü 36 months of operation achieving key performance metrics 12 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 12

Economic Advantages of Process » CASE SCENARIO – Retrofit Existing Diaphragm Plant » Projected cost savings for plant retrofit: Operating Cost Savings based on ICIS Energy, Steam and Ethylene Pricing by Region 13 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 13

eShuttle™ Demonstration Plant Design Complete Ø Front End Engineering Design completed Ø Estimated 12 month timeline from detailed engineering kickoff to initial plant operation Ø $7.5MM ± 30% projected total installed cost excluding site work 14 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 14

Opportunities for eShuttle™ Technology » Conversion of outdated mercury and diaphragm based plants » EDC capacity expansions where electrical power or direct chlorination reactor capacity is limited » Conversion of membrane based plants where electrical power costs are high » EDC/NaOH expansions where increased chlorine production cannot be justified » Greenfield plants for NaOH and EDC production 15 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 15

Commercialization Timelines TechnipFMC Secure Demo Demo Plant Agreement Partner Operational 01/2017 01/2018 Commercial Roll Out ü Demonstration plant necessary next step in commercialization ü Vetting potential operating partners for demonstration plant ü Strategic partner will receive a significant commercial benefit ü Realize first-mover advantage over competition ü Receive negotiated strategic incentives 16 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 16

eShuttle™ Addresses >$100B Chemical Markets 17 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 17

eShuttle™ Process for Propylene Oxide ü Chemetry process reduces both power and NaOH requirements 18 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 18

Competitive Advantages of eShuttle™ Process » Allows for economically attractive retrofits » Ability to expand plant capacity with same electrical infrastructure » Large turn-up/down for energy costs and market demands » Eliminates cost and handling issues associated with Cl 2 » Simplifies start-up and shut-down operations » Enables production with a reduced CO 2 footprint » Platform technology applicable to multiple halogenated products 19 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 19

Next Steps » Demonstration plant with Strategic Partner » Developing the platform through scaling additional chemicals » Scaling cell fabrication » Licensing commercial facility 20 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 20

Thank you Chemetry Contact Information Ryan J. Gilliam, PhD Chief Executive Officer 7697 Highway One Moss Landing, CA 95039 USA tel 1-408-340-4660 emailrgilliam@chemetrycorp.com URL www.chemetrycorp.com 21 21 st World Chlor-Alkali Conference – June 16 th , 2017 21