VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2 - SPRING 2000

Completed Feasibility Studies:
The Research Has Been Done For You

If you have not visited the TDA Library either in-person or on-line, you are missing out on billions of dollars in export opportunities. As a supplier of equipment and services, you should know that someone has already done the research for you on many major projects around the world and contact information for these opportunities is only a phone call or mouse click away. Completed feasibility studies offer U.S. companies the inside track into projects that are currently being implemented or will be implemented in the coming months. Copies of these business reports may be read in the TDA Library or purchased through NTIS by calling (703) 605-6000. NTIS reports are also sold on the Internet at www.fedworld.gov/ntis/ordering.htm. A searchable list of TDA activities can be found at our on-line library.

Following are highlights from recently released reports:

AFRICA

Egypt Environmental Assessment MIDOR Refinery

Due to sweeping changes in Egyptian environmental legislation, the country's new industrial facilities must meet tough air, water and waste protection standards. Because U.S. businesses are highly competitive in environmental technologies, TDA funded a feasibility study to assist a privately-owned Egyptian company, Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR), with an environmental impact study on its newest facility. Possible U.S. exports for this project include various air pollution and oil spill control equipment such as electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers, portable emission control systems, and vapor control and smokeless flare systems.

LATIN AMERICA

Brazil Copelmi Seival Coal Mine

Given Brazil's critical power shortages, developing new environmentally friendly energy sources is a top priority. To help meet this need, TDA provided partial funding for a feasibility study on the development of a coal mine in Rio Grande do Sul. Potential U.S. exports for this project could reach $20 million and may include cable shovels, draglines, bulldozers, wheel loaders, hydraulic surface drills, dump trucks, and coal crushing and preparation equipment. A separate TDA-funded feasibility study is ongoing with this coal mine operator and another one on the development of a related power plant, which will use clean coal technology.

Ecuador Port of Manta Expansion

Over the past year, Ecuador has experienced a surge of export growth, which requires an increase in shipping and cargo consolidation infrastructure. The increase in exports has strained shipping and transportation as a whole. To alleviate this problem, the country plans to expand the Port of Manta, which is located on the Pacific Ocean. Potential U.S. exports for this project include portal container cranes, transtainers, chasis, tractors, forklift trucks and accessory equipment.