Update on Public / Private Cooperation for Climate Protection: EPA’s Magnesium Industry Partnership
Scott C. BartosU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyClimate Change DivisionNovember 28, [email protected]
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Organization
Global Industry TrendsPartnership Status and Accomplishments
2006 Highlights
Challenges & 2007 StrategyConclusion
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Global Industry Production Trends
Mg ProductionChina dominates production
• Hydro Mg to close Canada plant – 48,000 tons
2° production grows 9.1% to 2010
Die casting grows 10% in 2005
10.4% growth to 2010
2004 Global Primary Mg Production
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Industry Trends: Alternative Melt Protection
Japan – Tokai Rika (die casting) adopting Novec™ 612Strong support from Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC)80% reduction from 2000Complete phase out by March 2008
CDM sparking new projects Brazil – RimaIsrael – Dead Sea MgChina – great interest
European regulation of SF6 begins Jan. 1, 2007Ban SF6 with 850 kg/year exemption
U.S. ActivitiesLunt trials with AM-cover, MTG Shield (Novec 612), and SO2
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14 Active Partners, 90% U.S. IndustryPartnership launched in 1999Acme Die Casting (Northbrook, IL) – Closed Mg castingAdvanced Magnesium Alloys Corporation (AMACOR) (Anderson, Indiana)Chicago White Metal Casting (Bensenville, IL)Consolidated Foundries (Pomona, CA)CONTECH Metal Forge Division of SPX Corporation (Alma, MI) – Closed Mg castingDel Mar Die Casting (Gardena, CA)Diversified Diemakers (Palmyra, MO)Garfield Alloys / MagReTech (Garfield Heights, OH) – NEW Partner 2006Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corporation (Cypress, CA)Lunt Manufacturing (Schaumburg and Hampshire, IL)Magnesium Aluminum Corporation (Cleveland, OH)Magnesium Products of America (Eaton Rapids, MI)Northern Diecast (Harbor Springs, MI) – Announced closing 2006Product Technologies (Maple Lake, MN)Spartan Light Metal Products (Sparta, IL)Twin City Die Castings (Monticello, Minnesota)U.S. Magnesium (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Mg Partner AccomplishmentsBAU vs. Actual/Projected Emisisons
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Limits of Return on Gas Management? Partnership Emissions Intensity (kg SF6/tonne Mg)
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2006 Partnership HighlightsPartner reductions = 0.8 MMTCO2 in 2005
Published Alternative Melt Protection brochure with IMA, JMA, and CMA
Completed 3rd melt protection study w/Lunt Manufacturing
EPA’s first look at dilute SO2Fluorinated alternatives provide >97% GHG emission reduction v. SF6
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Expanding International Cooperation
2nd Mg Melt Protection Users Group (MPUG) Workshop – Beijing May 2006
50+ participants from around worldChina moving rapidly to SF6
Initiate cooperation with China’s Energy Research Institute (NDRC)
High GWP emissions inventoryPartnerships with industry
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Proposal for Global Mg Industry “Climate Protection Council”
EPA initiated discussion on global industry climate protection initiativeIMA, JMA, CMANational government representativesOthers?
Potential BenefitsIncrease exchange of technical informationHarmonized emissions reporting consistent with IPCC GuidelinesIdentify feasible CDM projectsAvoid (or comply with) regulationsConsistent industry messages
• Environmental stewardship• Promote Mg as “climate friendly” material
Challenge to industryAdopt 2010 emissions elimination goal
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Barriers & Challenges to 2010 Goal
Fear of unknownPatents, user licenses, CDM• Ownership / value of emission reduction credits
Limited number of technology suppliers• 3M sole suppler of Novec™ 612
New, more sophisticated materials and delivery systems• Mass flow meters, toxicity concerns, leak
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2007 Strategy – Facilitate Technology Transformation
Demonstrate & Deploy Alternative Melt Protection TechnologiesOrganize 4th study for 2007
• Garfield AlloysPrepare case study and recognition for first U.S. partner to eliminate SF6 emissions
Maintain Attention to Proper Cover Gas ManagementAvoid “over protection”Waste of resources and EHS hazard
Cooperation & Information SharingTrack issues such as 3M patent, emissions trading possibilities and implicationsComplete review and publish report / journal paper on Lunt studyConduct web cast trainings on EPA’s XL-based SF6 Tracking and Reporting Tool
• U.S. Partners• International
Support 1st Global Industry Report on SF6 and Cooperative Climate ProtectionIdentify and support technology demonstration project in ChinaOrganize 3rd Mg MPUG Workshop at IMA Vancouver, Canada – May 2006
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ConclusionGreat progress
Improved understanding of and experience with alternative melt protection
Leaders needed to begin implementing new technologies
May require capital investmentTwo to three year phased adoptionShare information with industry partners
Global industry cooperation will expand information sharing, reduce costs
