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Former Refinery Site in Alma, Michigan for Ethanol Plant Development

Property Metrics and Characterization

• 30 acres or more available for immediate industrial
  re-use at East Superior St & Jerome Rd in Alma, MI
• Site is currently zoned for light to general industrial use
• Environmental Indemnity from current site owner
• Former Refinery Property with existing site
  infrastructure including:
- Ample utility connections, 65 psi water pressure
  to supply a 100 million gallon facility
- 46 and 138 KV lines available adjacent to Site
- Large secure fenced perimeter
- Existing rail and all sidings
- Existing liquid loading rack and scale house
- Existing underground fire suppression loop
• Ability to use existing onsite Waste Water
  Treatment Plant
• Significant Incentives from City, County, State and
  Federal Agencies
• Site is adequately sized and configured to allow
  for expansion (30 to 100+ acres)
• Pipeline shipping options for finished products
• Permitting with be guided by MEDC (Michigan
  Economic Development Corp.) and GGDI (Greater
  Gratiot Development, Inc.)


Competitive Market


• Currently there is only one operating ethanol plant
  located ~70 miles of the site (Caro, MI)
• Area is a large supplier of corn and soy beans
• Strong growing demand for bio-diesel as, currently,
  all bio-diesel is imported into Michigan

Transportation Logistics


Highway
• The site is adjacent to Route 127, which connects
  to I-69, I-96 to I-94
• Site is adjacent to all weather Class A roads

Railroad

• Site is serviced by the Mid Michigan Railroad, part
  of Rail American system
• Depending on whether a load is inbound or outbound,
  the Site connects with CSX or the CN systems
- Eastbound = CSX
- Westbound = switches in Alma and connects with
  the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay, which either connects
  with the CN in Durand, MI, Ann Arbor or Toledo
City of Alma Characteristics

• Gratiot County is a top producing corn area resulting
  in significantly lower corn prices
• Local blending and distribution is an option
• Sophisticated and experienced Class 6 rated local
  fire department
• Lower, affordable housing prices
• Experienced local work force with
  petrochemical backgrounds
• Local higher education opportunities