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Corporate Presentation January 2015 OTCQB: MEEC

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Corporate Presentation

January 2015

OTCQB: MEEC

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 21E of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are made pursuant to the safe harborprovisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and reflect our currentexpectations regarding our future growth, results of operations, cash flows, performance andbusiness prospects, and opportunities, as well as assumptions made by, and informationcurrently available to, our management. We have tried to identify forward-looking statementsby using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” and similarexpressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-lookingstatements. These statements are based on information currently available to us and aresubject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited to, thosediscussed herein under the caption “Risk Factors” that could cause our actual growth, results ofoperations, financial condition, cash flows, performance and business prospects andopportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation toupdate such factors or to publicly announce the results of any of the forward-lookingstatements contained herein to reflect future events, developments, or changed circumstancesor for any other reason. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statement involverisks and uncertainties, including those detailed in ME2C’s filings and with the Securities andExchange Commission.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

• Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (ME2C)delivers best-in-class, patented solutions forthe coal-fired electric utility industry toachieve and maintain compliance with highlyrestrictive new EPA requirements on mercurysmokestack emissions.

• Multi-year, recurring revenue contract model.

• Strong patent portfolio across multiplesolutions, spanning the U.S., Europe, Canadaand China.

• Large multi-billion dollar annual marketcommencing in 2015 in the U.S.

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KEY INVESTOR CONSIDERATIONS

• Current contracts in hand for 2016 for over $30m with major US utilities

• Expecting to generate significant free cash flow in 2016

• Utility mercury compliance mandates – customers must spend

• Up to $2.5B annual market opportunity beginning in 2015

• Best-in-class patented technology (25 patents issued or pending), significantly

cheaper and more effective than alternative solutions

• Over 20yrs & $60M invested into exhaustive R&D on mercury air emissions

• High margin, multi-year recurring (razor/razor blade) revenue model

• Technology preserves ability to recycle fly ash for utility customers

• Experienced and proven management team

• Funded to cash flow - $10M capital raise in August from strong financial partner

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KEY DRIVER

EPA MANDATE ON MERCURY REMOVAL

• In April 2015, the final component of the CleanAir Act of 1990 – MATS (Mercury and Air ToxicStandard) - becomes effective, U.S. federal courtof appeals upheld in April 2014.

• The MATS rule requires all U.S.-based coal- andoil-fired electric power plants generating 25MWand higher to reduce mercury emissions byapproximately 90%.

• 3 of the 4 major air pollutants (NOX, SOX, andparticulates) have already become regulated aspart of the Clean Air Act of 1990.

• Zero compliance-avoidance policy, withsubstantial fines and penalties for compliancefailure.

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MERCURY: A GLOBAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY

• EPA estimates the MATS rule will apply toabout 1,400 electric-generating units in theU.S.

– 850-900 coal-fired EGU’s in the US

• Canada currently has regulations, whileEurope, and China are expected to be largeopportunities for mercury removal in thecoming years.

• 140 Nations signed a global treaty toeradicate mercury emissions from air andwater in October 2013 under the MinimataConvention.

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PATENTED BEST OF BREED TECHNOLOGY

THE ME2C TOTAL MERCURY CONTROL PROGRAM

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A tunable, two-stage, multi-product approach on mercury capture, born of science and engineering

• Sorbent Enhancement Additives (SEA™) – Front-End- Proprietary Products- Designed to Promote and Protect activated sites- Distributes chemical efficiently throughout furnace system

• Proprietary Sorbents – Back-End- Proprietary Products- Enhances active capture sites for mercury adsorption- Limits use of activated carbon

Since 2000, the SEA™ solution was developed with over $60M spent by ME2C, EERC, DOE, & Utilities Tested all coal types, various boiler designs & operational configurations Tested with successful commercial demonstrations at more than 30 generating units Achieves greater than 90% removal of mercury

ME2C’s PROCESS:

A RECURRING REVENUE MODEL

• Low incremental cap-ex versus competing solutions

• Rapid payback on equipment from lower O&M

Injection System Sorbent Silos

Ongoing supply of proprietary SEATM Material and Sorbent Material

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TECHNOLOGY PATENT PORTFOLIO

25 Patents or Pending in U.S., Canada, China, Europe.

• Developed from ~$60million in government andprivate funding.

• Continuous innovationand research.

Patents developed by the Energy and Environmental Research

Center (EERC)

• Internationally recognized center for mercury control• 300 engineers and

scientists• More than 20 years

of field testing and development

ME2C has EXCLUSIVE, ongoing rights to EERC mercury control

patents.

• Patent protection runs through 2025+

• Highly defensible portfolio

• ME2C maintains rights to acquire the portfolio in perpetuity

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MERCURY CONTROL MARKET THE EVOLUTION OF MERCURY CONTROL

Scrubber & SCR ComboPowdered (PAC) or Brominated

Activated Carbon (BAC)

ME2C’s SEA™ Technology

• Utilized to achieve high SOX & NOx reduction for earlier Clean Air Act regulations

• Large, complex and capital intensive systems with extended plant disruptions

• Hundreds of millions of dollars for a medium EGU

• Modest mercury capture impact

• Most common technology currently being utilized for mercury reduction

• Effective at reduction levels of 70% or less with minimal material required

• Above 80% reduction levels, injection rates often have severe operational issues including rendering fly ash unsuitable for sale

• Costs can range from $5M to $20M per year at 80% to 90% removal

• Maximum efficiency in use of materials

• Allows for >90% mercury removal, meeting or surpassing new emissions regulations

• Least balance of plant disruptions

• Will maintain fly-ash salability ($450mm U.S. market).

• Most economical, typically 40% less than BAC or PAC

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COST COMPARISON: ME2C vs. BAC

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ME2C’s process of mercury capture isone that focuses on the maximum efficiencyin use of materials. As the level of mercurycapture escalates, so to does the intensityoff the process, as mercury emissions aremeasured in parts-per-trillion.

Across several demonstrations of the SEAprogram, ME2C’s cost advantage at 80%and 90% capture rates exceeded 30%, andin many cases, was well over 50% lower.Primary cost-effectiveness is just one facetof the ME2C value proposition.

ME2C FLY-ASH ADVANTAGE

• The sale of fly-ash represents a

~$450mm/year industry, with fly-ash

being sold to cement manufacturers

all over the world. Utilities view this as

highly important sources of income.

• ME2C’s patented SEA™ Technology

assures the continuation of these

revenue streams.

– Most competing carbon-based

sorbents often render fly-ash

unusable at volumes needed for MATS

compliance.

– MEEC’s technology preserves fly-ash

integrity.

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ME2C VALUE PROPOSITION

ME2C Patented Process for Mercury Control is “Best-In-Class”

ME2C delivers MATS Compliance – guaranteed results, consistently, and confidently.

Proprietary solution significantly more cost-effective (50% in some cases).

Delivers compliance across a broad spectrum of fuel/system types.

Maintains high-profit fly-ash salability.

Minimal cost/impact on plant operations, system corrosion, or ash-ponds.

The Competition

Require higher chemical volumes and costs.

Corrosive properties in plant equipment – before and after boiler.

Likely introducing new chemicals to ash ponds.

Degradation of fly-ash will curtail sales to cement industry.

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MANAGEMENT: INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

• Alan Kelley – President and CEO

– Electric Energy, Inc.

– Ameren

– Grand Bahamas Power Company

• John Pavlish – Chief Technology Officer

– Energy & Environmental Research Center

• Director of Center for Air Toxic Metals

– Black & Veatch

• Marc Sylvester – Vice President of Sales

– Nalco

– Fuel Tech

– Johnson Controls

• Dr. Nicholas Lentz

– Energy and Environmental Research Center

• Research Scientist/CATM Program Area Manager

– PHD; Analytical Chemistry

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CAPITAL MARKET PROFILE

• Incorporated in Dec 2008 – Public Since June 2011

• Traded on the OTCQB – ticker MEEC

• Headquartered in Worthington, Ohio

• 40,200,000 total shares outstanding

• >50% insider ownership

• $20mm Equity Market Cap

• $15.7 Million in debt (convertible)

• $17 Million in capital raised

• Recent $10mm raise in August 2014 with Alterna Capital Partners, >$1b in

AUM, and owners of two coal-fired EGU’s

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Multi billion dollar annual market of compliance, beginning April, 2015.

• Patented best-of-breed technology: proven, contracted, installed.

• Most cost-effective solution on the market.

• Ensures marketability and recycling of fly-ash for utilities.

• Recurring revenue, multi year contracts.

• High operating-leverage business model.

• High barriers to entry.

• Industry veteran management team.

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CONTACTS

Keith R. McGeeSenior Vice President

Business Development & IR

(732)-403-7684

[email protected]

Alan KelleyCEO, Director

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