Algoma Steel Group Inc. · NASDAQ:ASTL
Algoma Steel — Corporate Update (December 2017)
22 slides from Algoma Steel's corporate update, Dec 5, 2017
Slide 1: Community Liaison Committee Meeting #23
Community Liaison Committee Meeting #23 December 5, 2017
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda 1. Review of Sept 12, 2017 meeting notes 2. Membership items 3. Site Specific Standards for Particulate, BaP, Benzene 4. Algoma Boat Slip 5. Noise Abatement 6. Current planned activities that require an application for an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) 7. GHG Cap and Trade 8. Public
Slide 3: Membership Items
Membership Items Current Members and Alternates Representation Primary Member Alternate Algoma Fred Post Dave Clingen Algoma Dave Clingen Fred Post Algoma Chris Galizia Ontario Ministry of Environment Lori Greco Ron Dorscht Public David Trowbridge Ildiko Horvath Public Patt Marquis SSM Tribe of Chip
Slide 4: Site Specific Standard for Particulate and BaP
Site Specific Standard for Particulate and BaP • On March 27th, 2015 Essar received a Site Specific Standard for Particulate accompanied by a Directors Order which sets specific emission limits in cokemaking: – Certified observers (per EPA Method 9 and Method 303) – 5 days per week, 10 Saturdays and
Slide 5: Site Specific Air Quality Standard for Particulate & B(a)P
Site Specific Air Quality Standard for Particulate & B(a)P Identifies Key Performance Indicators related to Cokemaking Emissions: o average intensity of pushing emissions o average duration of charging emissions o % lid leaks o % off-takes leaks Conformance calculated daily for o % door leaks each b
Slide 6: Continued Success through Operating Adjustments
Continued Success through Operating Adjustments To date all corrective actions have been successful at reducing opacity below the limit. Corrective actions include: o Taking cross-wall temperature readings to identify problem flues o Cleaning the flues, pins, orifices, risers, flex hoses, venturies
Slide 7: Charging Emissions Below Limit
Charging Emissions Below Limit Preventative Measures include: Adjusting carbon scraper bar Decarbonizing standpipes, goosenecks and charge holes Cleaning goosenecks, sleeves to the collector main, and steam jets Replacing drop sleeve donuts, bellow bags, and carbon seals Adjusting coal feed systems
Slide 8: Lid Emissions Below Limit
Lid Emissions Below Limit Preventative Measures include: Applying lid sealant immediately after charging an oven and whenever emissions are observed Replacing damaged or cracked lids Repairing, leveling and grouting charge hole bases to ensure proper seal 8
Slide 9: Off-take Emissions Below Limit
Off-take Emissions Below Limit Preventative measures include: Replacing the soft seal and adjusting the cap Cleaning the gooseneck, sleeve to collector main, and steam jet Re-packing collar or base of the pipe with refractory Applying masonry seal to small cracks until welding can be completed Repla
Slide 10: Door Emissions Below Limit
Door Emissions Below Limit Preventative measures include: Adjusting door bolts, frame clips and hour glass clips Cleaning doors, door jambs, sill plates and spotting targets Replacing door cleaner bushes and jamb cleaner blades on frequent schedule Replacing damaged doors and frames. On track to ach
Slide 11: Stack Opacity
Stack Opacity Continuous corrective actions on all batteries • Part of the investment plan to achieve compliance with new limits also focuses on reducing stack emissions from cokemaking • Initial focus is on reducing intensity of stack emissions • Significant recent improvements being realized 11
Slide 12: Public Complaints
Public Complaints There were no public complaints received since the last meeting of the CLC that related to a matter addressed in the Order. 12
Slide 13: MOE Comments
MOE Comments A 13
Slide 14: Site Specific Standard for Benzene
Site Specific Standard for Benzene • The Benzene SSS approval and order requires continued addition to Benzene Emission Control (BEC) systems and on site monitoring • Two sources were connected to BEC in 2017 – #8 Tar tank controlled in April – 9b Tar decanter controlled in July • Third source - Nor
Slide 15: Boat Slip Dredging Complete
Boat Slip Dredging Complete Dredging occurred from Aug 31st to Sept 22nd, 2017. The objective was to remove legacy contaminated sediment. All permits and approvals obtained prior to dredging. A post-dredge sediment assessment will occur to inform future planning. 15
Slide 16: Noise Abatement
Noise Abatement • BOSP excess steam acoustic muffler • Engineering design complete • Muffler fabricated • Installation scheduled for winter 2018 16
Slide 17: New Environmental Compliance Approval Applications
New Environmental Compliance Approval Applications • Currently there are no new ECA applications outstanding. • Algoma will be submitting a new ECA application in the next quarter for a surface and groundwater treatment facility. 17
Slide 18: Surface and Ground Water Treatment Facility Proposed
Surface and Ground Water Treatment Facility Proposed A surface and ground water drainage ditch located at the northeastern portion of Algoma’s Material Storage and Reprocessing Site acts as a localized catchment for groundwater and surface water run off. Currently preparing a conceptual design plan
Slide 19: Targeted Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Targeted Greenhouse Gas Reduction Cap and Trade Impact Algoma’s Response Algoma is investing in its facility in order to reduce its GHG footprint In 2015 a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap and Trade system came into force in Ontario which places a price At a cost of approximately $20 on GHG emissions of ~$1
Slide 20: Sustainable Power Opportunities
Sustainable Power Opportunities Algoma is currently pursuing 71MW of Sustainable Power Alternatives Solar Farm (50 MW) – Ample vacant land and comprehensive power distribution infrastructure make Algoma an ideal site for a solar farm. - Offers zero carbon emissions; effective for reducing power peak
Slide 21: Public Open Houses
Public Open Houses • Last open house held on December 14, 2016 at the new Library at the Northern Community Centre. • Next open house scheduled for December 7th, 2017 at the Polish Canadian Hall located at 232 Goulais Avenue. • Focus will be on Cokemaking Site Specific Standard performance and effor
Slide 22: Next Meeting
Next Meeting • Proposed 2018 Schedule: • December 5th , 2017 (today) • March 6th, 2018 • June 5th, 2018 • September 11th, 2018 22
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