Project management and engineering capabilities combined with leading edge technology of PlantWeb® digital architecture lead to selection of Emerson

AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 7, 2006) – Emerson Process Management announced that it has been chosen to automate a 1.5 million tons per year hydrotreating unit in a refinery in Dalian, China. The refinery is owned by Dalian West Pacific Petrochemical Co. Ltd., better known as WEPEC, a joint venture between Sinochem, PetroChina and Total.

Strong project management and engineering execution capabilities, along with the leading edge technologies of Emerson’s PlantWeb® digital plant architecture were key to the selection. This is the first PlantWeb installation in the refinery that had previously standardized on other older automation technology. Startup is scheduled for October 2006.

The refinery is one of the few locations in China currently able to process sour crude. This hydrotreater modernization investment is the second phase in a five-year plan to upgrade the refinery facilities to increase crude oil processing capacity from 8 to 10 million tons per year (Mtpy), equal to 160,000 to 200,000 barrels per calendar day (bpcd).

“Our growing economy requires investment in expanded refining capabilities,” said Xia Yi, Chief Instrument Engineer at WEPEC. “We needed state-of-the-art automation for our expansion to insure our capital investments operate at peak efficiency. We’ve evaluated the PlantWeb digital plant architecture, with the DeltaV™ digital automation system, to be the best to assure improved field device management and give us superior production efficiency.” The current investment includes three DeltaV systems for the hydrocracker (1.5 Mtpy), diesel hydrotreating (2 Mtpy), and hydrogen production units (60000 Nm3) units.

PlantWeb digital automation technologies being used at the WEPEC refinery include the DeltaV system, AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, Rosemount® smart temperature and pressure transmitters, and DeltaV OTS operator training solution.

“Emerson best met all the requirements for leading-edge technology on this project,” commented Richard Wei, Business Director of Process Systems & Solutions, Emerson Process Management China. “In addition to having refinery expertise, the company offered an advanced technological solution for the hydrotreater facilities. Emerson also was able to bring full engineering and service support to the construction site.”

Emerson will provide on-site support and service for the WEPEC refinery, according to Xia Yi of WEPEC. The project is being managed and implemented by Emerson China, which has strong local engineering and project management skills, complemented by strong service support.

“The importance of refined petroleum as an energy source for China is on a healthy and sustainable growth path, and we are extremely pleased to have been selected to automate the WEPEC refinery,” said Stephen Kao, Vice President, Systems & Solutions, Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific. “This project provides another opportunity to demonstrate our substantial resources in China to meet the country’s need for energy to sustain a rapidly growing economy.”

About Emerson Process Management
Emerson 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 & paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, and project management, and maintenance services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Emerson brands include: PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Rosemount®, Micro Motion®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Bristol®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.