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Think Energy Solutions. Think Dow.Your solutions provider and innovation partner
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Powering Success
One of the largest energy-consuming companies and energy power producers with a proven track record of industrial energy efficiency
Delivering Solutions
Global leader in applied materials, science and technology for the power, gas and oil sectors
Leading Innovation
Premier provider and innovator of products and solutions across all energy sector value chain components
Expanding the Conversation
Strong advocate and voice on energy matters related to public policy
Dow Brings…
• Applied material solutions that increase the efficiency and safety – and extend the life cycle – for pipes, wires, wind blades, turbines and fluids
• High-performance materials and fluids that can help reduce utilities’ operating expenses for generation, transmission and distribution
• Trusted solutions for the building sector, delivering comfort, wellness and energy efficiency to utilities customers
• A single source for solutions to address today’s challenges and innovation needed for the future
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Your challenges fuel our solutions
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• $1.6 billion invested in R&D in 2009
• 20% of R&D budget invested in energy-related products
• $4 billion in sales to the energy industry – and growing
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Reducing energy intensity
Between 1990 and 2005 Dow reduced its energy intensity by 38 percent and has pledged to reduce energy intensity another 25 percent by 2015
• Dow is partnering with the U.S. DOE Industrial Technologies Program as a Save Energy Now leader
Saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Since 1994, Dow has saved over 1,700 trillion BTU of energy and reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent
Incorporating alternative energy sources
Dow is incorporating alternative energy sources in its own operations:
• Carbon capture and reuse at ethylene oxide plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana
• Solar energy farm at Pittsburg, California, facility
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Challenge SolutionEnergy losses in home and business Differentiated products and systems to protect against air and
moisture and improve energy efficiency
Reliability of gas and water distribution pipes Excellent crack-resistant polyethylene pressure pipe material that enhances safety and extends asset life – 100+ year predicted lifetime
Gas turbine reliability Lubricants that reduce varnishing and costly shutdowns of gas turbines
Affordability and accessibility of solar-powered technology
Easy-to-install building integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles for power generation and weatherization
Traditional insulation materials Fiberglass-free, itch-free and formaldehyde-free insulation materials with high recycle content
Wind turbine reliability, efficiency and constructability Fluids, epoxy resins, core foam, blade manufacturing and grid integration technologies, enhancing adoptability
Enhancing life of transmission and distribution cable systems
Long-life, low-lifecycle-cost cable solutions and undergrounding cable insulation and related materials
Sustainable advanced wire and cable system technologies
Bio-based PVC plasticizers; natural transformer oils; halogen-free compounds for wire insulation – expanding portfolio of differentiated technologies that advance market acceptance
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Generation Transmission Distribution ConsumptionConsumption
Generation• Nuclear – HDPE resins for nuclear low- and non-pressure cooling water pipes• Gas – Flexible, no-corrosion, no-leak, easy-installation plastic pipe solutions• Coal – Advanced amines for CO2 capture; flue gas treating• Wind – Lubricants and fluids to broaden operating range of wind turbines; epoxy coatings and core materials for turbine blades; blade manufacturing and grid integration technologies• Solar – Heat transfer fluids; engineering consulting and technical support; solar shingles• Oil and Gas Exploration – Low-friction collection and transfer pipes
• Water Treatment – Technologies and techniques for all heat-cycle generation types• Wire and Cable – Advanced materials and technologies for power generation plants and renewables
Using the science and technology of applied chemistry, Dow offers solutions for every segment.
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Transmission and Distribution• Plastics – MDPE and HDPE resins for gas, oil and water distribution pipelines; resins for gas and conduit pipe; electrical components
• Power Delivery Components – Consistent, high-quality resins, fully formulated compounds and full polymeric components for low to extra high voltage and underground transmission and distribution cables; natural transformer oils; bio-based PVC plasticizers
• Composite Pipe – Reinforced HDPE pipe for higher pressure transmission and distribution pipelines
Generation Transmission Distribution ConsumptionConsumption
Using the science and technology of applied chemistry, Dow offers solutions for every segment.
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Consumption• Solar shingles• Trusted insulation and sealant brands (e.g., STYROFOAM™, THERMAX™, SAFETOUCH™, GREAT STUFF™, FROTH-PAK™)• Materials for cool roofs• Chemicals for wide range of energy-saving and sustainable construction materials• Water treatment for building infrastructure
Generation Transmission Distribution ConsumptionConsumption
Using the science and technology of applied chemistry, Dow offers solutions for every segment.
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Wind Turbines
Clean Coal
Solar Power
Gas Turbines
Emerging Trends
Nuclear
Water Treatment
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Challenge Solution• Use water more efficiently
• Better use of coal
• Zero discharge; reuse
• Energy/thermodynamic efficiency
• Alternative energy solutions
• Non-traditional water sources
• Nuclear wastewater
• Proven solutions for corrosion control
• Design, operation and support/warranty services
• World-class components and unparalleled expertise addressing water quality for power plants
DOWEX™ and AMBER™ Ion Exchange Resins
DOW EDI™ Module
DOW™ Ultrafiltration Module
DOW FILMTEC™ RO Membranes
ADSORBIA™ Media
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Challenge Solution
Broaden operating range of wind turbines UCON™ GL-320 Gear Lubricant
Need for improved turbine gearand gas turbine performance
DOW™ Turbine Fluid T-25
Need for lightweight, high-performancematerials for wind turbine blades
AIRSTONE™ Epoxy Systems and COMPAXX™ Core Materials
Reliable manufacturing capabilities Blade manufacturing technologies
Reduced variability in power grid Grid integration technologies
Reliable cable systems for on- and off-shore wind generation
DOW ENDURANCE™ Compounds
Products/Partnerships
AIRSTONE™ Epoxy Systems DOW ENDURANCE™ Compounds
Blade Dynamics DOW™ Turbine Fluid T-25
COMPAXX™ Core Composites UCON™ GL-320
ChallengeDegradation of steel pipes in essential service water (ESW)
systems costs utilities up to $25 million per year1
SolutionCONTINUUM™ Bimodal Polyethylene Resins
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1Source: EPRI 2009 Portfolio, Balance of Plant Corrosion
Products
CONTINUUM™ DGDA-2492N
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Challenge SolutionCost-effectively minimizing CO2 emissions in coal-fired power plants
Dow’s advanced amines for CO2 capture remove 90% or more of CO2 from emission stream and can be regenerated and reused within the process
Meeting regulatory emissions requirements as well as reaching operational goals
Dow’s advanced performance flue gas treating solvents offer low heats of reaction, combined with the ability to remove CO2 and H2S
Need to improve yields and reduce energy requirements
AMINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSM provides state-of-the-art, on-site technical and analytical services tailored to a refinery’s objectives and needs
ChallengeFrequent and costly turbine trips
SolutionDOW™ Turbine Fluid T-25 non-varnishing fluid
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Products
DOW™ Turbine Fluid T-25
ChallengeLow-cost harvesting of solar energy
Solution• DOW POWERHOUSE™ shingles• DOWTHERM™ A heat transfer fluids• Engineering and technical consulting
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AIRSTONE™ Epoxy SystemsInnovative family of epoxy products based on proven technology
and chemistry • Lightweight and high-strength composite solutions• Multiple product grades; can be tailored based on specific
market and environmental conditions• Tested and fully GL certified
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Blade Dynamics• Reliable manufacturing capabilities• Accelerating innovative technologies and alternative energy solutions• Advanced rotor and surface coating technologies designed to improve
aerodynamics and lower cost of wind energy
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COMPAXX™ Core Composites• Core composites from Dow provide vital structure for blade elements, replacing
PVC foams and reducing production costs and improving mechanical performance of wind blades
• Light weight• Excellent static and dynamic mechanical strength• Thermal and mechanical properties proven long-term over wide range of service
temperatures• Closed-cell foam with dust-free surface – excellent fabrication/processing
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CONTINUUM™ DGDA-2492NBimodal High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Resins for Nuclear Water Pipes• Leak-free when produced and installed properly• Corrosion- and chemical-resistant• Offer seismic resistance• Easier and more cost-efficient to install than carbon steel
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DOW ENDURANCE™ CompoundsComplete portfolio of insulation, semiconductive shields and
jacketing compounds for high and extra high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage applications, offering single-source solutions, long-term reliability and lower total system cost
• Excellent environmental stress crack resistance• Flexibility and toughness• Proven water tree-retardancy• Superior moisture barrier properties
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DOW™ Turbine Fluid T-25• Helps prevent turbine trips• Improved heat transfer• Lower friction• Biodegradable, lower toxicity
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UCON™ GL-320• Developed for wind turbine gearboxes• High viscosity index • Excellent viscosity-temperature properties• Eliminates need for changeover due to climatic or operational
temperature changes
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• Battery storage – grid scale and mobile
• Bulk and distributed storage technologies
• PHEV and PEV
• EV charging stations
• Grid-scale solar
• Micro-nuclear reactors
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Gas and Water Pipe Distribution
Gas and Water Pipe Distribution
Emerging TrendsEmerging Trends
Wire and Cable Solutions
Wire and Cable Solutions
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Challenge SolutionNeed for long-lasting, lowest-life-cycle-cost cabling for medium-voltage, high-voltage and extra-high-voltage applications
DOW ENDURANCE™ materials meet or exceed the world’s toughest standards for reliability, consistency, cleanliness and quality, delivering long life, lowest expected total system cost and peace of mind
More than 1,596 billion kWh are lost globally every year in the delivery of electricity from power plant to end-use devices
Reliable, high-efficiency wire and cable solutions from Dow help lower system losses; Dow is actively developing new materials that promise enhanced efficiency
Need safer, more durable dielectric fluids with better thermal and dielectric properties that are compatible with existing transformers and fluids
High-performance, cost-effective bio-based transformer oils with excellent oxidative stability
Increasing demand for sustainable material solutions for wire and cable applications
Dow has developed bio-based plasticizers with renewable content for PVC applications
ChallengeNeed to improve the performance of the nation’s gas and water
utility distribution systems
SolutionCONTINUUM™ bimodal medium-density and high-density
polyethylene with excellent crack growth and rapid crack propagation resistance properties
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Products
CONTINUUM™ Bimodal Polyethylene Resins (DGDA 2420, DGDA-2490, DGDA-2480)
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CONTINUUM™ DGDA-2420, DGDA-2490 and DGDC-480 offer:• Excellent slow crack growth (SCG) resistance
• High temperature/pressure performance
• Increased toughness (especially at low temperatures)
• Increased tensile strength and modulus
• Excellent resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP)
• Enhanced fusion to MDPE and other HDPE pipe grades
High performance natural ester-based dielectric fluids that provide makers and users of transformers with a novel insulating solution that is fire safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly by combining:• High fire and flash point• Biodegradablity and non-toxicity• High oxidation stability• Enhanced ability to hold water• Ability to extend the life of paper insulation
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DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers • 40% greenhouse gas reduction• Phthalate-free• Lead-free
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DOW ENDURANCE™Complete portfolio of insulation, semiconductive shields and jacketing compounds for high and extra high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage applications, offering single-source solutions, long-term reliability and lower total system cost• Excellent environmental stress crack resistance• Flexibility and toughness• Proven water tree-retardancy• Superior moisture barrier properties
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• HVDC and EHV bulk corridors
• EV charging stations
• Smart grid and microgrids
• Undergrounding
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Insulating Foam Sealants
Sustainable Roofing SolutionsInnovative Insulation
Solutions
Emerging Trends
Solar ShinglesBuilding Energy Efficiency
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Products
GREAT STUFF™ and FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealants
STYROFOAM™ and FROTH-PAK™ Foam Insulation
DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles
STYROFOAM™, THERMAX™ and SAFETOUCH™ Insulation
Sustainable Roofing Solutions
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GREAT STUFF™ and FROTH-PAK™ Foam SealantsTrusted offering of products for DIYs and professionals to seal points of air infiltration throughout homes and commercial buildings
STYROFOAM™ and FROTH-PAK™ Foam InsulationPortfolio of spray foam materials for large-scale insulating/sealing of homes and commercial buildings, as well as agricultural and industrial applications
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DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles
•Building integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles
•Accessible and affordable solar power
•Integrated, seamless solar solution that’s intuitive to set up, install, use and maintain
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• STYROFOAM™ and THERMAX™ Rigid Foam Insulation
• SAFETOUCH™ Fiberglass Free Batt Insulation
• STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing
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• Advanced materials for energy-efficient “cool roof” designs
• Wide range of roofing insulation products for conventional and protected membrane roof types
• Low-VOC adhesives and sealants
• Expert assistance with design and application challenges
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• PHEV and PEV
• Smart grid
• Smart plug-ins
• Smart windows
• Information systems and controls
• Zero energy homes
• LEED certification
• Distributed generation
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As a supplier
Dow has a premier portfolio of energy-related products and solutions
As a partner
As a significant power generator, supplier and user, Dow understands and shares the challenges utilities face; Dow has the brand, reputation and innovation pipeline to stimulate adoption of energy-efficient solutions by consumers
As an energy solutions provider
Dow is committed to innovate sustainable solutions, creating value for utilities and their customers