Local team will offer proven technology, support for cleaning gas, liquids

SHANGHAI, November 2009 -- Merichem Company, an industry leader in hydrocarbon-cleaning technology and byproduct management services, will open a Shanghai office Nov. 26 to provide China's refining and gasification communities with improved access to Merichem's proprietary and proven technologies.

Staffed with local technical support and office personnel, Merichem expects to enhance customer relationships with Chinese refining and gas companies, which the company has served since 1994 for Sinopec. 

"We believe we can further assist China's hydrocarbon industries with the close, local support they need and desire," said Bob Hennekes (He, Le Bo), general manager of the Shanghai office.  "As our partners here know, Merichem offers unique and proven processes worldwide that successfully remove sulfur and other impurities from hydrocarbon streams.  We are very excited about the chance to become a part of China, and to further help China's industries grow."

In addition to service and support, Merichem plans to offer local manufacturing and other possible ventures in the future, Hennekes said.  The Nov. 30 grand opening activities will be open to all customers and prospects.  The office location is: F15 66 Huayuanshiqaio Road, PuDong District, Shanghai China 200120.

Merichem is pleased to be represented in China by Kate International for all refining ventures and by Tigreen Technologies for gasification ventures.

Merichem Company, through its subsidiary Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC, provides a diversified portfolio of products and services to a wide range of operations, including the refining and petrochemicals industry. With more than 1,000 licensed process units worldwide, MCRS is the leader in licensing patented process technologies and proprietary equipment to provide hydrocarbon treating solutions and by-product management services that remove sulfur and other impurities from hydrocarbon liquids and gases in the upstream and downstream energy sectors. While it began as a domestic operator in the United States, MCRS today offers products and services to customers globally.

For more information: phone 713-428-5000, or visit www.merichem.com.

Tony Ierubino, Patrick Hickey, Tom Varadi and Bob Hennekes in Tiananmen Square preparing for the Merichem Shanghai office opening.

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Company Contact: Robert Hennekes                Agency: Joyce Marcus

Phone: US Cell +1 832-248-7773                      Phone: 847-282-3540 x801

China Office: +86 21 6103 8052                         Fax: 847-282-3541

Email: rhennekes@merichem.com                  Email: jmarcus@marcusinc.com