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Emerson receives agreement from BASF-YPC for automation of new integrated petrochemical site in ChinaEmerson named main automation vendor, will provide PlantWeb® architecture and automation services to 10 plantsAUSTIN, TEXAS (November 18, 2003) - Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business (NYSE: EMR), has been awarded an umbrella agreement for the automation of an integrated petrochemical site being constructed by BASF-YPC Company Ltd. in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in east-central China. A 50-50 joint venture between BASF
and SINOPEC, the Nanjing
complex will consist of a 600,000-ton per year steam-cracker and nine downstream
plants. The project is expected to achieve mechanical completion by the end
of 2004 and will be put into commercial operation in early 2005. Emerson will provide system integration, engineering, and project management services for automation throughout the complex. Emerson will also provide training and maintenance services and the integration of emergency shutdown systems at the complex. Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture includes the latest in state-of-the-art systems, software, and intelligent field devices, and will deliver real-time automation and performance information to personnel running the chemical plants. The Emerson system being installed at the complex provides both process control and asset optimization to help ensure that chemical plants work to their full potential on into the future. "This BASF-YPC agreement represents a world class opportunity for Emerson to deliver an all encompassing integrated set of hardware, software, and services to multiple plants within a petrochemical complex of this size," said John Berra, president, Emerson Process Management. "We look forward to utilizing our technology and expertise to help China improve its domestic chemical supply, which will be a positive influence on its growth." About Emerson Process ManagementEmerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite. About EmersonSt. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com ), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2003 were $14 billion. PlantWeb, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, Ovation, and DeltaV are marks of
Emerson Process Management. Other marks are the property of their respective
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