AN SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORICA USA INC. AND EL DORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY NOVEMBER 1, 2001
10/19/01
BETWEEN
ORICA USA INC.
AND
EL DORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY
NOVEMBER 1, 2001
CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS PUBLIC FILING PURSUANT TO A REQUEST BY THE COMPANY FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF SUCH REQUEST.
INDEX
Page
1.0 References and Definitions 4
2.0 Term 5
3.0 Supply of Ammonia, Additives and Additional Technology by Orica 5
4.0 Supply of AN Solution and AN Prills by EDC 9
5.0 Representations and Warranties 12
6.0 Ammonia and Additives Purity and Warranty 15
7.0 AN Prills and AN Solution Purity and Warranty 16
8.0 Remedies for Noncompliance 18
9.0 Quantity Measurement 19
10.0 Ammonia and Additives Delivery, Risk and Title 19
11.0 AN Solution and AN Prills Delivery, Risk and Title 21
12.0 Storage 22
13.0 Forecasts 22
14.0 Payments 23
15.0 Force Majeure 23
16.0 Termination 24
17.0 Hardship 26
18.0 Insurance 26
19.0 Dispute Resolution 31
20.0 Confidential Information and Announcements 31
21.0 Security Interest 33
22.0 Safety, Health and Environment 33
23.0 Communications 35
24.0 Headings 37
25.0 Rules of Interpretation 37
26.0 Governing Law 37
27.0 Assignment 37
28.0 Time of Essence 38
29.0 Effect of this Agreement 38
30.0 Waiver 38
31.0 Amendment and Severability 38
32.0 Entire Agreement 38
33.0 Conflicts 39
Schedule "A" Definitions
Schedule "B" Product Specifications
Schedule "C" Manufacturing Fee Calculation, Additional
Costs and Additional
Fee Calculation
Schedule "D" Liquidated Damages Calculation
Schedule "E" Measurement of Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate
and Additive Deliveries
Schedule "F" Types of Unusual Incidents to be Reported
to Orica
Schedule "G" Receipt and Unloading of
Ammonia and Additives
Schedule "H" Form of Warehouse Lease
This AN Supply Agreement is made as of the 1st day of November, 2001
BETWEEN:
ORICA USA INC.,
a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware
("Orica")
AND:
EL DORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY,
a corporation incorporated under the laws of Oklahoma
("EDC")
WHEREAS:
(a) Orica desires to supply quantities of Ammonia and Additives to EDC for manufacturing by EDC into AN Prills and AN Solution for delivery to Orica; and
(b) EDC desires to receive Ammonia and Additives from Orica and to manufacture such Ammonia and Additives into AN Prills and AN Solution for delivery to Orica.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, Orica and EDC agree as follows:
1. 0 REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS1.1 Capitalized words used in this Agreement and the Schedules hereto, unless otherwise defined herein, have the definition given to those words in Schedule "A".1.2 This Agreement has the following Schedules which are a part hereof:
Schedule "A" Definitions
Schedule "B" Product Specifications
Schedule "C" Manufacturing Fee Calculation,
Additional Costs and
Additional Fee Calculation
Schedule "D" Liquidated Damages Calculation
Schedule "E" Measurement of Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate
and Additive Deliveries
Schedule "F" Types of Unusual Incidents to be
Reported to Orica
Schedule "G" Receipt and Unloading of Ammonia and
Additives
Schedule "H" Form of Warehouse Lease
2.0 TERM
2.1 This Agreement shall become effective as of November 1, 2001 and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof, shall continue for an initial term ("Initial Term") ending December 31, 2006. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof, the term of this Agreement shall automatically extend for one year periods on the anniversary of the last day of the Initial Term (as so extended, the "Term"). Either party may, at any time, deliver a written notice of termination to the other; provided that, except as provided in Section 16 hereof, the effective date of termination shall never be earlier than December 31, 2006 and such notice shall be given at least 2 years prior to the intended date of termination. For example only, if Orica or EDC gives the other notice of termination on July 15, 2005, the effective date of termination would be July 15, 2007.
2.2 During the period November 1, 2001 to November 30, 2001, the parties will prepare for the full implementation of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof. During that period, EDC shall manufacture Ammonium Nitrate for Orica pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. At the request of Orica, EDC shall arrange for the supply of Ammonia for manufacturing into Ammonium Nitrate during this period, and Orica shall reimburse EDC in accordance with Section 3.1.3. The quantity and supply commitments and related obligations of Orica and EDC hereunder including, without limitation, those in Section 4 and Schedule "D" hereto, shall commence on November 1, 2001.
2.3 Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement, the unfulfilled rights and undischarged obligations of the parties that accrue during the Term shall continue following the termination hereof until fulfilled or discharged.
3.0 SUPPLY OF AMMONIA, ADDITIVES AND ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY BY ORICA3.1 Until at least 60 days after the date, if any, that Orica has given EDC notice of its intention to supply Ammonia for toll manufacturing into Ammonium Nitrate, EDC shall acquire and supply Ammonia for manufacturing into Ammonium Nitrate for Orica pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Orica shall give EDC at least 45 days' advance notice of the quantities of Ammonia to be acquired and used by EDC for manufacturing AN for Orica. To the extent Ammonia is available from EDC's supplier or suppliers at costs acceptable to Orica (which shall not exceed EDC's acquisition cost from its Ammonia supplier), EDC shall acquire such Ammonia for use to manufacture AN for Orica under this Agreement for such periods and in such amounts as shall be requested by Orica. Subject to Section 3.2 hereof, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement and unless otherwise agreed in writing, EDC shall not be obligated to supply Ammonia hereunder for the manufacture of AN for Orica upon the earlier of a) December 31, 2002 or b) the date specified in a
notice by Orica to EDC for EDC to cease supplying Ammonia to Orica. In the event that EDC's Ammonia supplier fails to supply Ammonia to EDC for the manufacture of AN for Orica the Minimum Quantity and Liquidated Damages (as defined in Schedule D hereto) shall be reduced insofar and only insofar as (x) such failure is due to an act or omission of EDC or the breach by EDC of the supply contract with the Ammonia supplier or (y) EDC is able to recover insurance proceeds to cover its Claim associated with the non-delivery of such Ammonia and then only to the extent of such net recovery after payment of applicable deductibles. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, there shall be no other consequence to EDC for failing to deliver Ammonia as provided hereunder.
3.1.1 Upon at least 60 days' advance notice to EDC, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Orica shall have the right to supply to EDC, and EDC shall receive from Orica, Ammonia in the quantities and at the times as required by EDC for toll conversion by EDC to meet Orica's demand for AN Solution and AN Prills. At all times after receipt of Orica's notice, EDC shall provide Orica with at least 30 days' advance notice of (a) the quantities of Ammonia it requires during the succeeding one-month period to meet Orica's demand and (b) the required delivery dates of such Ammonia. The parties shall cooperate in arranging such Ammonia deliveries. Title to all Ammonia supplied by Orica to EDC under this Agreement shall remain in Orica at all times.3.1.2 If from time to time Orica is unable to supply the Ammonia as required herein, or EDC is unable to acquire sufficient Ammonia from its supplier when EDC is supplying Ammonia to Orica in accordance with Section 3.1 hereof, Orica may request EDC to utilize EDC's Ammonia stored at the EDC Site intended for the production of products other than AN, and upon such request and to the extent EDC has available undedicated Ammonia, EDC shall supply such Ammonia for use under this Agreement.
3.1.3 If EDC is supplying Ammonia from its supplier or from storage to Orica, Orica shall reimburse EDC for its actual out of pocket delivered costs of such Ammonia within the earlier of (a) seven days of invoice, or (b) the date required by the payment terms to which EDC is subject with its Ammonia supplier.3.1.4 Based on the current Ammonia conversion efficiency of the EDC Plant and with the current onsite equipment, the parties anticipate that for each Ton of AN to
be manufactured by EDC for Orica, EDC will require *** of Ammonia; provided that
for the purposes of Schedules "C" and "D" hereto,
subject to process changes necessary to comply with changes in applicable
Law after the date hereof, the conversion
efficiency shall be the
lesser of ***.
3.3 During the Term, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Orica shall supply and deliver to EDC, and EDC agrees to receive shipments of, Orica's Additives. Orica shall supply such Additives in the quantities and at the times as required by EDC to meet Orica's demand for AN Prills. EDC shall provide Orica with 30 days' advance notice of (a) the quantities of Additives it requires during the succeeding one-month period to meet Orica's demand and (b) the required delivery dates of such Additives. The parties shall cooperate in arranging delivery of such Additives. Title to all Additives supplied to EDC under this Agreement shall remain in Orica at all times. Orica has provided to EDC MSDS for the Additives as well as instructions and procedures respecting the use and injection thereof ("Additive Procedures"), and EDC acknowledges receipt of, and agrees to comply with, the Additive Procedures. Except to the extent such Claims arise out of or relate to the negligence of EDC or any Affiliate, or the breach by EDC or any Affiliate of this Agreement, and provided that EDC complies with the Additive Procedures, Orica agrees to indemnify, defend and hold EDC and its Affiliates harmless from and against any and all Claims threatened in writing against, or incurred or suffered by EDC or any Affiliate to the extent arising out of or relating to a Claim of EDC or a third party for personal injury or property damage arising out of or relating to the use of the Additives by EDC during the Term, provided that written notice of any such Claim shall have been delivered to Orica on or before the first anniversary of the end of the Term. Upon termination of this Agreement, at EDC's request, Orica will continue to supply Additives until
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EDC locates a new additive supplier and enters into alternative supply arrangements, provided that this period shall not exceed 180 days. The price of the Additives to EDC during the transition period will be equal to the market price of alternative additives.
3.4 Orica shall provide the necessary equipment and material ("Additive Assets") required in order to enable the Additives to be utilized at the EDC Plant. At all times during the Term, title to the Additive Assets shall be in Orica. After reasonable notice and during usual business hours, Orica shall have the right to enter upon the EDC Site to inspect the Additive Assets and the use thereof. Any Additive Assets which are installed at EDC's Plant shall be clearly marked as the property of Orica during the Term, and EDC shall create and maintain written records demonstrating Orica's ownership. At expiration of the Term and subject to Section 3.3 above, Orica shall be entitled to remove the Additive Assets at its cost; provided that the parties may agree that Orica shall sell the Additive Assets to EDC after expiration of the Term on mutually acceptable terms. Prior to installation of any Additive Assets, the parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to agree upon which Additive Assets are to be installed and/or used and the scope of work for the project. Orica shall pay the costs of installing the Additive Assets, and EDC shall pay the costs of using and maintaining the Additive Assets.
3.5 EDC shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, (a) treat any information and technology relating to the Additives which they become aware of as a result of the supply by Orica or use by EDC of the Additives in the strictest confidence, (b) not directly or indirectly disclose or release such information or technology to any third party, and (c) not use nor permit the use of such information or technology to the detriment of Orica nor for any purpose other than manufacturing AN Prills in EDC's Plant for Orica under this Agreement; provided that EDC may disclose or release such information only under the circumstances set forth in clauses (a), (c), (d) and (e) of Section 20.1. Unless in connection with the defense of a claim (in which case EDC and Orica shall cooperate to reasonably maintain the results of such analysis confidential), EDC shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, analyze nor cause to be analyzed the Additives for the purpose of determining their chemical composition or structure or for any other purpose. All intellectual property rights in the Additives shall remain vested solely in Orica and its Affiliates, and this Agreement shall in no way confer any such rights upon EDC or any of its Affiliates. EDC agrees that if it breaches or threatens to breach this Section 3.5, Orica may be irreparably harmed and the remedy at law may be inadequate and, therefore, without limiting any other remedy available at law or in equity, an injunction, specific performance, or other forms of equitable relief to prevent further use and/or disclosure of confidential information shall be available to Orica. All rights, powers and remedies provided for herein are cumulative, and Orica shall, in addition to the rights, powers and remedies herein conferred, be entitled to avail itself of all such other rights, powers and remedies as may now or hereafter exist.
3.6 In addition to the Additives, Orica possesses certain proprietary know-how ("Additional Technology") which may be useful in connection with the operation of EDC's Plant. In the event Orica determines that the use of such Additional Technology at EDC's Plant would be beneficial in the manufacture of AN Prills, the parties shall execute and deliver a license agreement governing the use of the Additional Technology. Such license shall be royalty bearing (provided that any royalties charged by Orica ("Royalties") will be paid by Orica as provided for in Section 10 of Schedule "C" hereto), non-exclusive, EDC Plant specific, non-assignable and useable only for the purpose of manufacturing AN Prills in EDC's Plant for Orica. Further, subject to the execution and delivery of the license agreement, Orica shall provide and install at its cost the necessary equipment and material ("Additional Technology Assets") required in order to use such Additional Technology, and EDC shall maintain the Additional Technology Assets, the cost of which maintenance shall be an Additional Operating Cost as described in Schedule "C" hereto. At all times during the Term, title to the Additional Technology Assets shall be in Orica. Prior to installation of any Additional Technology Assets, the parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to agree upon which Additional Technology is to be installed and/or used, and the scope of work for the project. To the extent Additional Technology Assets in the form of equipment or other tangible personal property or fixtures are installed at EDC's Plant, such equipment, property or fixtures shall be clearly marked as the property of Orica during the Term, and EDC shall create and maintain written records demonstrating Orica's ownership. All intellectual property rights in the Additional Technology shall remain vested solely in Orica and its Affiliates, and, except as otherwise provided in the license agreement, this Agreement shall in no way confer any such rights upon EDC or any of its Affiliates. Upon termination of this Agreement, EDC's right to use the Additional Technology and Additional Technology Assets shall cease, and Orica shall be responsible, at its cost, for removing the Additional Technology Assets within 90 days of such termination.
3.7 Except to the extent such Claims arise out of or relate to the negligence of EDC or any Affiliate, or to the breach by EDC or an Affiliate of this Agreement or the license agreement, and provided EDC has complied with procedures supplied by Orica, Orica agrees to indemnify, defend and hold EDC and its Affiliates harmless from and against any and all Claims threatened in writing against, or incurred or suffered by EDC or any Affiliate to the extent arising out of or relating to a Claim of EDC or a third party for personal injury, property damage or infringement of intellectual property rights, arising out of or relating to the use of the Additional Technology and Additional Technology Assets by EDC during the Term, provided that written notice of such Claims shall have been delivered to Orica on or before the first anniversary of the end of the Term.
4.0 SUPPLY OF AN SOLUTION AND AN PRILLS BY EDC
4.1 During the Term, EDC shall commit the full manufacturing capacity of the IGAN Plant to the manufacture of AN for Orica under this Agreement. For the purposes hereof, EDC and Orica agree that such manufacturing capacity is a nominal 200,000 Tons per annum (180,000 Tons for Orica and up to 20,000 Tons for SEC in accordance with Subsection 4.2 hereof). However, in any given Year absent an event of Force Majeure, the parties contemplate the EDC Plant shall be capable of manufacturing between 192,000 and 240,000 Tons of AN, with the utilization of the Additional Technology. EDC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the EDC Plant is capable of a manufacturing capacity of a minimum of 192,000 Tons of AN per year at all times during the Term, and that sufficient nitric acid manufacturing capacity at the EDC Site is at all times during the Term made available to allow the manufacturing of between 192,000 and 240,000 Tons of AN, provided Orica supplies, directly or through EDC, the necessary Ammonia and Additives to the EDC Site. During the Term, EDC shall operate the EDC Site in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws and good industry practices, and with all agreements relating thereto or by or to which EDC is bound or a party. The parties acknowledge and agree that Orica shall not participate in, or have any control over, the AN manufacturing process.
4.2 Orica agrees to make available for sale a minimum of 12,000 Tons of AN and a maximum of 20,000 Tons of AN to EDC for resale to EDC's Affiliate Slurry Explosives Corporation ("SEC"), pursuant to the terms of a purchase order in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Orica and EDC; provided that such minimum and maximum quantities shall be reduced proportionately to the extent the Tons of AN available for delivery by EDC to Orica in any Year are less than 192,000. The per Ton price to EDC for AN sold to EDC for resale to SEC shall be ***. If SEC elects to take such Tons of AN, EDC shall accept or cause SEC to accept, such Tons on a substantially equal Monthly basis and on a basis pari passu with EDC's deliveries of AN to Orica.4.3 Orica shall pay to EDC the Manufacturing Fee calculated in accordance with Schedule "C" hereof for each Ton of Ammonium Nitrate delivered to Orica which conforms to the Specifications set forth in Schedule "B" hereto and
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otherwise in accordance with this Agreement. Orica shall also pay to EDC ***as set forth in Schedule "C" hereto.
4.3.1 If, for any reason in any Year, Orica does not take delivery of at least the Minimum Quantity (as defined in and adjusted pursuant to Schedule "D" hereto) (which Minimum Quantity shall be exclusive of the tonnage made available to EDC for resale to SEC), and such failure to take is not excused by another provision of this Agreement or any federal Law prohibiting or preventing the transportation, sale or use of AN generally, or agreed to by EDC, Orica shall pay to EDC an amount calculated in accordance with Schedule "D" hereto as Liquidated Damages in reimbursement of EDC's costs and lost profits, which payments shall be subject to annual reconciliation as provided in Schedule "D."
4.3.2 Provided that Orica timely supplies Ammonia and Additives in the
quantities required and meeting
the quality specifications set forth in Schedule "B" hereto, and Orica is
otherwise in compliance with this Agreement, EDC shall deliver to Orica AN
Solution and AN Prills produced by EDC in the quantities and at the times
provided for herein, except to the extent excused by the terms of this
Agreement or any federal Law prohibiting or
preventing the manufacture of AN generally, but in no event at a rate in
excess of the operating capacity of the EDC Plant and quantities that can
be shipped from storage.
4.4. The Ammonium Nitrate supplied to Orica shall
be in the form of AN Solution and/or AN Prills, as designated by Orica at
least 15 days in advance of the first day of a production Month. EDC and
Orica acknowledge that the mix of AN Solution and AN Prills designated by
Orica may vary from Month to Month but in no event shall the AN Prills
volume designated by Orica exceed the aggregate of (a) the IGAN Plant
capacity plus (b) the AN Prills in storage in the AN Prills Warehouse
(as defined in Section 4.6 below) available to Orica, less (c) the
volume of AN Prills to be supplied to EDC for resale to SEC. For purposes of
the AN to be delivered under this Agreement, one Ton of AN Solution, on a
100% basis, shall be deemed the equivalent replacement of one Ton of AN
Prills.
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4.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, and subject to EDC having available sufficient quantities of XXXX at EDC's discretion, Orica shall have the right to request EDC to substitute XXXX for AN Prills, and all Tons of XXXX delivered to and purchased by Orica shall be credited to Orica's Minimum Quantity obligation on a Ton for Ton basis up to a maximum of 190,000 Tons of AN and XXXX combined; provided that if in that Year the cost of manufacturing XXXX varies from the cost of manufacturing AN Prills, the Actual Manufacturing Fee to be paid by Orica for any Year in which it takes XXXX in lieu of AN Prills shall be adjusted accordingly. In the event that Orica shall take delivery of at least 190,000 Tons of AN in a given Year, and any explosives customers request EDC or Orica to sell and deliver additional quantities of AN Solution or XXXX, Orica shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to source such AN Solution or XXXX from EDC hereunder, provided that the price to Orica of such AN Solution or XXXX shall be the same as or less than the price Orica could obtain for comparable AN Solution or XXXX from other sources. EDC shall refer to Orica any inquiries EDC receives during the Term concerning the supply by EDC of XXXX or AN Solution from the EDC Site to explosives customers.
4.6 The parties acknowledge that EDC does not presently have a warehouse
for the storage of AN Prills. Promptly after the date
hereof, provided that the parties have agreed upon the contract for its
construction and Orica shall have provided credit support in the form of a
letter of credit as set forth in Schedule "C", EDC shall construct, at its
cost, an AN Prills warehouse as more specifically provided in Section 12
hereof (the "AN Prills Warehouse"), with the cost thereof to be recovered as
provided in Part 8 of Schedule "C" hereto. Prior
to completion of the Modifications (as defined below), all AN Prills
supplied to Orica shall be manufactured using EDC's current technology, and
shall meet the specifications set forth in Part I of the AN Xxxxx
Specifications set forth on Schedule "B" hereto (the "Interim ANP
Specifications"). After (a) completion of the AN Prills Warehouse, (b) EDC's
implementation of the use of Orica's Additive, and (c) installation by EDC
of a chiller as a pre-cooler at the EDC Plant (which are collectively called
Modifications and shall, subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section
4.6, be undertaken by EDC promptly after the date hereof), the
specifications set forth in Part II of the AN Prills Specifications set
forth in Schedule "B" hereto (the "Final ANP Specifications") shall apply to
AN Prills delivered to Orica hereunder. Orica's
rights and EDC's liabilities and obligations with respect to AN Prills which
do not meet the Interim ANP Specifications or Final ANP Specifications, as
applicable, shall be governed by Section 8.1.
5.1 EDC represents and warrants to Orica that:
5.1.1 EDC is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and has all requisite power and authority to own andlease the properties and assets it currently owns and leases, including at the EDC Site, and to conduct its activities as such activities are currently conducted,
5.1.2 EDC has all requisite corporate power, authority and capacity to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by EDC have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of EDC (including approval by the board of directors and shareholders of EDC), and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by EDC, and is the valid and binding obligation of EDC, enforceable against EDC in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable laws of bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally.
5.1.3 The execution, delivery, and performance by EDC of this Agreement does not and will not (i) conflict with or violate any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of EDC; (ii) violate any provision of any Laws; (iii) conflict with, violate, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (without regard to requirements of notice, lapse of time, or elections of other persons, or any combination thereof) or accelerate or permit the acceleration of the performance required by, any material contracts to which either EDC is a party or by which either EDC or the EDC Site are bound or affected; (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any lien against or upon the EDC Site or any component or part thereof, or the Ammonia, Additives or the AN; or (v) require any consent, approval, or authorization of, or filing of any certificate, notice, application, report, or other document with, any Government or other person.
5.1.4 EDC is currently in compliance with all Laws applicable to the ownership and operation of the EDC Site, except for such non-compliance as would not have a material adverse effect on EDC's ability to perform hereunder, and EDC is not subject to any Law, judgment, decree or sanction that would preclude the delivery, receipt and processing of the Ammonia and Additives, or any of the other activities contemplated to be performed by it under the Agreement.
5.2 Orica represents and warrants to EDC that:
5.2.1 Orica is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has all requisite power and authority to own and lease the properties and assets it currently owns and leases and to conduct its activities as such activities are currently conducted.
5.2.2 Orica has all requisite corporate power, authority and capacity to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
by Orica have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Orica (including approval by the board of directors and shareholders of Orica), and this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Orica, and is the valid and binding obligation of Orica, enforceable against Orica in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable laws of bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally.
5.2.3 The execution, delivery, and performance by Orica of this Agreement does not and will not (i) conflict with or violate any provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Orica; (ii) violate any provision of any Laws; (iii) conflict with, violate, result in a breach of, constitute a default under (without regard to requirements of notice, lapse of time, or elections of other persons, or any combination thereof) or accelerate or permit the acceleration of the performance required by, any material contracts to which either Orica is a party or by which Orica is bound or affected; (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any lien against or upon the Ammonia, Additives, Additive Assets or AN; or (v) require any consent, approval, or authorization of, or filing of any certificate, notice, application, report, or other document with, any Government or other person.
5.2.4 Orica is currently in compliance with all Laws applicable to the ownership and operation of Orica's business, except for such non-compliance as would not have a material adverse effect on Orica's ability to perform hereunder and Orica is not subject to any Law, judgment, decree or sanction that would preclude the delivery of the Ammonia and Additives and receipt of the AN Prills and AN Solution, or any of the other activities contemplated to be performed by it under the Agreement.
5.2.5 Within fifteen days following the execution hereof, and annually thereafter, Orica shall obtain and deliver to EDC an irrevocable standby letter of credit (issued by a financial institution with total assets of not less than $1 Billion Dollars reasonably acceptable to EDC) in a form reasonably acceptable to EDC in the amount of $2,500,000 in favor of EDC. Orica shall annually renew the letter of credit at least 120 days prior to the expiration date. If Orica fails or refuses to cause the renewal of the existing letter of credit within the required time period, or fails to make any payments required hereunder on the due date, EDC shall give written notice of such failure or refusal to Orica. In such event, Orica shall have 10 days commencing on the date of receipt of EDC's written notice of default in which to cure such default and if such default is not cured within that time period, EDC may draw down all or part of the letter of credit (but only to the extent of amounts due and payable by Orica hereunder on the date of such draw down) upon submission of a statement certified by an officer of EDC (the "Statement") to the issuer that an uncured default exists under this Agreement, but any such draw down and the amount of the letter of credit shall not limit any other remedies EDC may be entitled to under the Agreement or at Law or in equity after application of the draw down nor shall it limit future draws against the letter of credit in respect of Orica's failure
thereafter to make required payments hereunder. The Statement shall specify the amount of the draw and that an uncured default exists under a specified Section of this Agreement, and shall be accompanied by a sight draft. EDC shall not be required to submit any other information or documentation to the issuer. Such letter of credit, or a renewal or replacement thereof, shall remain in effect until the termination of this Agreement. Provided that Orica has made all payments required hereunder, the letter of credit shall be returned in full and not drawn upon by or on behalf of EDC within 120 days after the termination of this Agreement.
5.2.6 Orica shall also deliver to EDC during the Term within 15 days after the preparation thereof, annual (as of September 30) and semi-annual (as of March 31), consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow for Orica and for any subsidiary of Orica in which it then owns at least 51% of the equity interest ("Financial Statements"). The Financial Statements shall be unaudited and prepared in accordance with Australian generally accepted accounting principles, and signed by an authorized financial officer of Orica. Without limiting the generality of the other confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, EDC acknowledges and agrees that the Financial Statements contain highly confidential information, and covenants that it shall not, and its shall cause its officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives not to, disclose the Financial Statements or information contained therein to any person or entity other than EDC's officers, on a need to know basis, for the purposes of conducting periodic credit reviews, nor use such Financial Statements to the detriment of Orica nor for any other purpose. EDC shall destroy all copies of the Financial Statements delivered by Orica within 10 Business Days of receipt.
6.0 AMMONIA AND ADDITIVES PURITY AND WARRANTY
6.1 Orica warrants that the Ammonia delivered by Orica to EDC from time to time hereunder will be delivered by pipeline or rail car and will conform to the Ammonia Specifications set forth in Schedule "B" hereto. With respect to Ammonia shipped by Orica by rail, Orica shall use commercially reasonable efforts to utilize dedicated ammonia rail cars leased by Orica or its Ammonia supplier. EDC agrees to use the same efforts it expends on its own behalf to ensure that the Ammonia acquired and supplied by EDC to Orica will conform to the Ammonia Specifications set forth in Schedule "B" hereto. EDC shall reject any ammonia from its supplier which does not conform to such specifications, and shall be responsible for arranging with its supplier adequate supplies of conforming replacement Ammonia. Such Ammonia will be shipped by pipeline provided such pipeline is available for shipments.
6.2 Orica shall use commercially reasonable efforts, at its own expense, to cause its Ammonia supplier to provide a certificate of analysis and, if the Ammonia is transported by rail, Orica shall use dedicated equipment and implement procedures to protect the quality of Ammonia through delivery to the EDC
Site. Further, at its own expense, Orica shall periodically cause such Ammonia to be analyzed prior to delivery into EDC's storage tank as may be reasonably required by EDC and the report of such analysis shall be provided to EDC upon request. Additional sampling and subsequent analysis of the Ammonia may be conducted by EDC in its discretion in accordance with standard methods of the American Society of Testing Materials, or by such other methods as may be agreed by Orica and EDC. EDC and Orica will retain any samples that such party takes for at least 60 days from the date of delivery to be analyzed if a dispute arises as to the quality of the Ammonia.
6.3 If, based on the supplier's certificate of analysis or the analysis of the samples by EDC, any ammonia delivered by Orica to EDC does not meet the Ammonia Specifications, EDC shall, as soon as practicable following such determination, advise Orica in writing that such ammonia does not meet such Specifications. Orica shall be solely responsible for any demurrage, freight or transportation costs, removal costs, tank cleaning costs and other costs which are a direct result of Orica's delivery of nonconforming Ammonia. If EDC does not advise Orica that such ammonia does not meet the Ammonia Specifications within 30 days after delivery to the EDC Site, the Ammonia shall be deemed to meet the Ammonia Specifications. In the event that Orica disagrees with EDC's analysis, Orica will give EDC notice within 30 days of receipt of EDC's notice, in which event the sample retained by EDC will be, and any sample retained by Orica may be, submitted for independent analysis to a mutually acceptable commercial laboratory. The laboratory's analysis of such sample or samples shall be final and binding on the parties. The cost of the laboratory's independent analysis will be borne by Orica if the ammonia is off-specification and by EDC if the Ammonia meets the Specifications.
6.4 Orica warrants that it has good title to, and the right to supply, all Ammonia and Additives delivered or supplied by Orica to EDC from time to time hereunder free and clear of all Claims, liens, security interests, encumbrances and charges.
6.5 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN SUBSECTIONS 5.2, 6.1 and 6.4 HEREOF, ORICA MAKES NO, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, RELATING TO THE AMMONIA AND ADDITIVES DELIVERED BY ORICA OR SUPPLIED TO EDC HEREUNDER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO CONDITION, QUANTITY OR QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE.
7.0 AN PRILLS AND AN SOLUTION PURITY AND WARRANTY
7.1 Provided that Orica supplies to EDC, or EDC is able to obtain from its supplier, sufficient Ammonia to meet the Monthly forecast requirements and the
Ammonia Specifications, EDC warrants that all AN Solution and AN Prills delivered to Orica from time to time hereunder shall conform to the AN Solution Specifications and Interim or Final ANP Specifications set forth in Schedule "B" hereto, as applicable, except to the extent the failure to meet such Specifications is attributable to the addition or use of Additives. EDC shall have the right to conduct performance tests, in form reasonably acceptable to Orica, on AN Solution and AN Prills produced during the first 90 days of the Term in order to confirm that the Additives supplied by Orica will result in the production of AN meeting the AN Solution Specification and the applicable ANP Specification. Orica shall have the right to witness such tests, and the parties will cooperate in good faith to identify mutually acceptable solutions in the event such tests demonstrate that use of the Additives contribute to the production of non-conforming AN.
7.2 EDC shall take samples of AN Solution and AN Prills delivered by EDC to Orica from each truck or rail car upon loading at the EDC Plant. Orica may take samples of AN Solution and AN Prills upon arrival at Orica's destination. Analysis of the samples shall be conducted by the sampling party in accordance with the standard methods of the American Society of Testing Materials, or by such other methods as may be agreed by Orica and EDC. Each party shall retain any such samples for at least 60 days from the date of sampling to be analyzed if a dispute arises as to the quality of the AN.
7.3 If, based on analysis of the samples by EDC, any AN solution or AN prills delivered or to be delivered by EDC to Orica do not meet the AN Solution Specifications or the applicable ANP Specifications, respectively, EDC shall so notify Orica in writing and shall not ship such AN solution or AN prills without Orica's written approval. Subject to the terms of sale agreed in writing between Orica and EDC regarding such shipments, which terms may vary from those set forth in this Agreement, any nonconforming AN solution or AN prills shipped with Orica's approval shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Agreement, provided that any such acceptance shall not be deemed a waiver for any other nonconforming AN. If Orica does not advise EDC that AN solution or AN prills, as the case may be, do not meet the applicable Specifications within (45) days of the date of receipt thereof, the AN Solution or AN Prills, as the case may be, shall be deemed to meet the relevant Specifications. In the event that either party disagrees with the other party's analysis of the samples, the disagreeing party shall give the othernotice within 15 days of receipt of the results of the analysis, in which event the retained sample or samples shall be submitted for independent analysis to a mutually acceptable commercial laboratory. The laboratory's independent analysis shall be final and binding on the parties. The cost of the independent laboratory's analysis will be borne by EDC if the AN is off-Specification and by Orica if the AN meets the Specifications.
7.4 EDC agrees to apply the same loading inspection standards and procedures to all trucks, tank trucks and rail cars used to transport AN Solution or AN Prills,
irrespective of the supplier. EDC agrees to promptly provide to Orica a copy of such standards and procedures in effect as of the Effective Date, together with copies of any revised standards and procedures subsequently adopted by EDC.
7.5 EDC warrants that it has good title to, and the right to supply, all AN Solution and AN Prills supplied and delivered to Orica from time to time hereunder free and clear of all Claims, liens, security interests, encumbrances and charges, and that EDC has the manufacturing and conversion capability and capacity, and the right, to supply such AN Solution and AN Prills to Orica at the rates, times and quantities contemplated by this Agreement. EDC has all necessary authorizations, approvals and permits to receive the Ammonia at EDC's Site, to process the same to produce AN, and to undertake all of the other activities contemplated to be performed by it in accordance with this Agreement.
7.6 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN SUBSECTIONS 5.1, 7.1 and 7.5 HEREOF, EDC MAKES NO, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, RELATING TO THE AN SOLUTION OR AN PRILLS DELIVERED BY EDC OR SUPPLIED TO ORICA HEREUNDER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO CONDITION, QUANTITY OR QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE.
8. 0 REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
8.1 Orica's exclusive remedies for any non-conforming AN supplied hereunder, other than any nonconformance to the extent caused by the Additives or non-conforming Ammonia, shall be, at Orica's option, to (a) reject such non-conforming AN without penalty, or (b) accept such AN but at a price per Ton reduced by agreement of the parties. In the event that Orica rejects any nonconforming AN, EDC will cause such nonconforming AN to be promptly removed from its current location at EDC's cost, and EDC will take all necessary measures to promptly provide Orica with replacement AN meeting the applicable Specifications at that location at no additional cost to Orica. EDC will be responsible for any additional demurrage, freight or transportation costs or other actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by Orica which are a direct result of EDC's delivery of non-conforming AN. In the further event that Orica rejects the nonconforming AN, but EDC is unable to deliver replacement AN to Orica within the time period necessary to meet the needs of Orica's customers, Orica shall have the right, commencing on the business day following delivery of written notice to EDC, to purchase a like quantity of AN from an alternative supplier which purchase shall, Ton for Ton, reduce Orica's obligation to purchase the Minimum Quantity as further set forth in Schedule "D" hereto. In the event of production or delivery by EDC of non-conforming AN, the parties shall cooperate in good faith in identifying means by which to mitigate loss or damage attributable to such nonconformance; provided that
Orica shall be solely responsible for any nonconformance of AN supplied hereunder to the extent caused by the Additives or non-conforming Ammonia. EDC may dispose of any such non-conforming AN returned to it by sale to SEC or agricultural customers.
8.2 EDC shall have no liability to Orica for loss of or shortage in quantity of AN supplied or to be supplied hereunder solely as a result of EDC's loading of, or the short-filling of, rail cars or trucks unless Orica notifies EDC in writing within 45 days from the date of receipt of the AN. Provided that Orica has timely given such notice, its exclusive remedy for any loss of or shortage in quantity of AN shall be the refund of the Provisional Manufacturing Fee for such AN that was invoiced but not delivered, the cost of the Additives and the Ammonia therein plus the cost of freight to the point at which the loss or shortage was detected.
8.3 EDC shall notify Orica within 45 days of receipt of Ammonia delivered by rail car hereunder of any loss of or shortfall in quantity of Ammonia received as compared to the quantity specified on the xxxx of lading. Promptly upon receipt of such notice, Orica shall ship an additional quantity of Ammonia to EDC's Plant to make-up any such loss or shortfall, and the delivery to EDC's Plant of such make-up Ammonia shall be EDC's sole remedy for loss of or shortfall in quantity of Ammonia received.
8.4 Except with respect to Orica's rights set out in Sections 8.1 and 8.2, Orica hereby releases and forever discharges EDC, its agents, employees, successors and assigns, from all Claims relating to non-conformance with Specifications, or loss or shortage in quantity, of AN supplied by EDC pursuant to this Agreement. In no event whatsoever shall either party be liable to the other for loss of profits or special, indirect or consequential damages, except as specifically provided in Schedule "D" hereto with respect to Liquidated Damages.
8.5 Subject to Section 8.1, following the delivery of AN or XXXX to Orica hereunder and removal of such AN or XXXX from the EDC Site, Orica assumes all risks and responsibility in connection with the further handling or use of such AN or XXXX, whether used singly or in combination with other products. Orica agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless EDC and its Affiliates from and against any and all Claims incurred or suffered by, or threatened against EDC or its Affiliates in connection with such further handling or use of AN or XXXX.
9.0 QUANTITY MEASUREMENT
9.1 Actual measurement of quantities of products delivered and the supplied party's rights to dispute such measurements will be as set out in Schedule "E".
10.0 AMMONIA AND ADDITIVES DELIVERY, RISK AND TITLE
10.1 Subject to Section 10.6, all Ammonia which is supplied by Orica shall be supplied by pipeline or via rail cars owned or leased by Orica or its suppliers at a maximum of four rail cars per 24 -hour period. All Additives shall be supplied by Orica via tank truck or rail car. Orica shall be responsible for making arrangements with the common carrier for routing and shipment of the Ammonia supplied by Orica by rail car and the Additives by rail car or tank truck. All Ammonia acquired and supplied by EDC hereunder shall be supplied by pipeline, and EDC shall be responsible for making the necessary shipment arrangements to the extent Ammonia is available to EDC.
10.2 Orica shall deliver the Ammonia it supplies by rail car and the Additives to the unloading facility at the EDC Site. EDC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to physically segregate all Ammonia and Additives delivered by Orica from all other Ammonia and similar additives located at EDC's Site and shall install signage and otherwise clearly xxxx such Ammonia and Additives as the property of Orica to the reasonable satisfaction of Orica. All risks of loss or otherwise in relation thereto shall pass to and remain with EDC from the commencement of unloading from Orica's transportation equipment until such time as such Ammonia and Additives are converted into AN.
10.3 EDC shall unload Ammonia and Additives supplied by Orica in rail cars and release such rail cars within 2 days from the arrival of such rail cars on EDC's Site and shall unload Additives shipped by trucks within the free unloading period allowed by the carrier; provided, however, in no event shall EDC be required to unload more than (a) four rail cars of Ammonia and Additives in any one 24 -hour period or (b) one truck of Additives in any one 24 -hour period. Should EDC fail to comply with the foregoing, EDC shall reimburse Orica for all demurrage incurred by Orica resulting from such delay within 30 days of receipt of an invoice therefor from Orica. *** The procedure for unloading rail cars of Ammonia and for unloading of trucks of Additives is attached hereto as Schedule "G".
10.4 Ammonia supplied by pipeline shall be delivered to EDC's Ammonia storage tanks and metered by the metering devices currently utilized at the EDC Site or similar metering devices. Absent demonstrable error, EDC and Orica agree that the amount of Ammonia delivered by pipeline shall be conclusively determined by the delivery receipt provided by the pipeline.
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10.5 Orica may from time to time request EDC to assist Orica in obtaining repair of Orica's rail cars at EDC's facilities located at the EDC Site. EDC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such services on Orica's behalf, and at Orica's expense.
10.6 The parties contemplate that up to four rail cars of Ammonia per 24-hour period will be unloaded at EDC's existing unloading facility provided that such facility is upgraded by putting into service the existing unloading arm. The costs incurred by EDC in making serviceable such unloading arm shall be charged to Orica as incurred. In the event Orica requires additional Ammonia storage in rail cars or Ammonia rail car unloading capacity, Orica shall so notify EDC, and EDC shall prepare a proposal to Orica setting forth the additional trackage, facility improvements and unloading arm improvements necessary to accommodate such additional capacity, together with the costs thereof. Upon Orica's agreement to such capital improvements, they shall be treated as an Approved Investment Project under Section 8 of Schedule "C" hereto, or as otherwise agreed by EDC and Orica in writing.
11.0 AN SOLUTION AND AN PRILLS DELIVERY, RISK AND TITLE
11.1 Unless otherwise agreed, EDC shall deliver all AN Solution and AN Prills supplied hereunder into trucks, tank trucks or rail cars supplied by Orica.11.2 Unless otherwise agreed, EDC shall load (a) AN Solution into Orica's rail tank cars and release such cars within two days from the arrival of such cars at EDC's Site, (b) AN Prills into Orica's rail xxxxxx cars and release such cars within two days from the arrival of such cars at EDC's Site, and (c) AN Solution or AN Prills into Orica's trucks and release such trucks within the free loading period allowed by the carrier; provided, however, that such time frames shall be extended by any intervening weekend, holiday, or Force Majeure event; and provided further that in no event shall EDC be required to load in one day any more than one day's actual production rate of AN Solution and, until the AN Prills Warehouse is built, AN Prills. Should EDC fail to comply with the foregoing, EDC shall reimburse Orica for all demurrage and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Orica resulting from such delay within 30 days of receipt of an invoice therefor from Orica. Orica shall use commercially reasonable efforts to schedule rail cars or trucks for the EDC Plant at a rate that will permit EDC to load such cars and trucks within the time frames set forth in clauses (a) through (c) above, taking into account reasonably anticipated AN Solution and AN Xxxxx production rates and the
quantity of AN Prills and available AN Prills storage capacity in the Warehouse. ***
11.3 Title to all AN Solution and AN Prills manufactured hereunder shall be in Orica upon and after the earlier of (a) delivery of the AN into Orica's trucks or railcars, or (b) following its construction, delivery of the AN Prills to the AN Prills Warehouse. EDC shall use commercially reasonable efforts to physically segregate all AN Solution and AN Prills manufactured for Orica from all XXXX, and other AN solution located at the EDC Site, and shall install signage and otherwise clearly xxxx Orica's AN Solution and AN Prills as the property of Orica to the reasonable satisfaction of Orica. Delivery of AN to Orica shall occur and all risks of loss and otherwise in relation thereto shall pass at the earlier of (a) delivery of the AN into Orica's trucks or rail cars at the EDC Site or, (b) following its construction, delivery of the AN Prills to the AN Prills Warehouse.
11.4 EDC shall weigh, by means of certified scales and otherwise in accordance with Schedule "E", all trucks and rail cars before and after they have been loaded, to determine the net weight of AN delivered to Orica.
11.5 EDC shall promptly confirm to Orica any shipment made, specifying the carrier, the date of departure, the weight of AN in each rail car or truck and its destination. EDC shall also promptly forward to Orica one copy of each xxxx of lading issued with respect to such shipments. Absent demonstrable error, the carrier's weight measurements shall be deemed correct and shall be controlling. The carrier which shall receive delivery of AN at EDC's Plant shall be deemed authorized by Orica to execute the xxxx of lading for the shipment; provided, however, that authorization shall not affect Orica's rights pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 hereof.
11.6 EDC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to minimize loss and shrinkage of AN during storage and handling, but such loss and shrinkage shall be to Orica's account.
12.0 STORAGE
12.1 Subject to the provisions of Schedule "C" hereto, EDC agrees to obtain any required permits for and to construct, in cooperation with Orica, the AN Prills Warehouse with a minimum capacity of 8,500 Tons. Completion of the AN Prills Warehouse is estimated to take six months from commencement of
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construction. Following the construction of such Warehouse, Orica shall at all times during the Term have exclusive access to the AN Prills Warehouse storage capacity. The AN Prills Warehouse will be equipped as specified by Orica to ensure AN Xxxxx quality is maintained post-manufacture. Orica shall be permitted to store its AN Prills in the AN Prills Warehouse at all times and the costs relating to the operation thereof shall be charged by EDC as Additional Operating Costs. The contents of the AN Prills Warehouse shall be clearly marked by appropriate signage as being the property of Orica, to the reasonable satisfaction of Orica.
12.2 Upon completion of construction of the AN Prills Warehouse, EDC and Orica shall enter into a Warehouse Lease in substantially the form of Schedule "H" hereto.
13.0 FORECASTS
13.1 No later than August 31 of each Year during the Term for Years following 2001, Orica shall deliver to EDC a forecast of its demands for AN for the succeeding Year, together with a forecast by Month of its demands for AN Solution and AN Prills. The Monthly forecast is an estimate for planning purposes and is not a commitment to take AN Solution and AN Prills at the Monthly rates estimated. Orica shall also provide the forecasts required by Section 4.4 at the time provided for therein.
13.2 Notwithstanding Section 13.1, Orica shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take delivery of AN Solution and AN Prills at generally uniform rates throughout each Year.
14.0 PAYMENTS
14.1 EDC shall invoice Orica for AN Solution and AN Prills delivered during the Month to rail cars, trucks or the AN Prills Warehouse on behalf of Orica. The invoice price for such AN shall be the Provisional Manufacturing Fee per Ton determined in accordance with Schedule "C" hereto. EDC shall also invoice Orica for any other amounts as provided in Schedule "C" or "D" hereto.
14.2 Orica shall pay to EDC the amount of each such Provisional Manufacturing Fee invoice on or before the first day of the second Month succeeding the Month in which such deliveries were made. Orica shall pay to EDC any other amounts owing in accordance with Schedules "C" and "D" hereto when they become due in accordance with such Schedules. If Orica has disputed any invoice in good faith prior to the expiration of the applicable payment period, Orica shall timely pay any undisputed amount, and shall have 30 days from receipt of a corrected invoice within which to remit payment for any agreed-upon amount related to disputed items.
14.3 Orica shall, in addition to all other amounts payable hereunder, be responsible for or shall reimburse EDC (subject to receipt of reasonable documentation
reflecting payment by EDC), as the case
may be, for all sales, value added or transfer taxes or Governmental fees
levied or imposed, or charges or costs payable to a Government and attributable to
compliance with Governmental orders or Laws issued or
adopted after the date hereof, in connection with
the supply of services hereunder; provided that in no
event shall such amount
include amounts relating to fines and penalties or
fees and expenses arising therefrom or income taxes
payable by EDC. EDC may, where required by Laws, collect from Orica any such
tax, fee, charge or other cost and remit it to the appropriate Government.
Any such tax, fee, charge or
other cost shall be paid by
Orica in addition to the Manufacturing Fee to be paid hereunder. If any such
tax or fee paid by Orica is adjusted as a result of any reassessment by any
Government, then any increase or decrease in any such tax or fee and any
interest and penalties (except to the extent attributable to the negligence
of EDC) resulting from the reassessment is
for Orica's account.
15.1 Notwithstanding anything herein contained, each party will be excused from performance of its obligations hereunder, other than (a) an obligation to pay money, including, without limitation, Liquidated Damages, or (b) provide indemnity, in the event and to the extent such failure is caused by an event of Force Majeure.
If an event of Force Majeure occurs, the party whose performance is excused shall immediately provide written notice to the other party of the event of Force Majeure, the nature of the event, the extent to which the event of Force Majeure affects or delays the affected party's performance hereunder, the particular obligations so affected, the steps taken and proposed to be taken to lessen and cure the Force Majeure, and the estimated duration of the event of Force Majeure. If there is any material change, addition or alteration to the circumstances giving rise to, or in the information provided pursuant to, the written notice, the affected party shall provide the other party with written notice of the same.
At all times during an event of
Force Majeure, both parties shall use reasonable means to avoid or minimize
the consequences of any event of Force Majeure; provided that nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed as requiring either party
hereto to accede to the demands of labor or labor unions it considers
unreasonable. The performance of this Agreement shall be resumed as soon as
practicable after such disability has been removed.
15.2 If an event of Force Majeure impairs EDC's
ability to produce nitric acid or deliver AN Solution under this Agreement,
EDC shall allocate its available production of nitric acid and AN
Solution manufactured at EDC's Site and available for supply among all of
EDC's customers then supplied or which are customarily supplied from EDC's
Site, including Orica, EDC and Affiliates of EDC. This
prorating shall be based on EDC's existing contracts for sale of nitric acid or AN Solution and the previously forecasted requirements of such customers for the period of the Force Majeure.
15.3 An event of Force Majeure shall not extend the term of this Agreement.
16.0 TERMINATION
16.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party, in the event the other party shall commence, or there shall be commenced against the other party, any case, proceeding or other action (which shall not have been dismissed within 60 days of commencement) seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to such party or to adjudicate such party as a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, liquidation, dissolution or composition under any Law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors or seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar fiduciary with respect to any part of such party's business or property or the other party makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
16.2 If an event of Force Majeure claimed by EDC or Orica persists for a continuous period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days or if the duration of an event of Force Majeure claimed by EDC or Orica is estimated by the party claiming Force Majeure to be one hundred eighty (180) days or longer, then the party not claiming the Force Majeure shall have the right, but not the obligation, to terminate this Agreement and the obligations of the parties hereto, except for claims in dispute and payments and other obligations then due and owing, by giving written notice of termination to the other party. For purposes of this Subsection 16.2, if the period between the end of one event of Force Majeure and the commencement of another event of Force Majeure is less than 30 days, the Force Majeure shall be deemed to be continuous, but the time between the Force Majeure periods shall not be counted in determining the one hundred eighty (180) day period required before termination hereunder is allowed.
16.3 EDC may terminate this Agreement on 14 days prior written notice to Orica if Orica delivers ammonia to EDC which does not meet Ammonia Specifications and if, after EDC has given notice to Orica pursuant to Subsection 6.3, Orica has not within 45 days of receipt of such notice, commenced deliveries of Ammonia meeting the Ammonia Specifications.
Orica may terminate this Agreement on 14 days
prior written notice to EDC if EDC delivers AN solution or AN prills to
Orica which do not meet the AN Solution Specifications or AN Xxxxx
Specifications, respectively, and if, after Orica has given notice to EDC
pursuant to Subsection 7.3, EDC has not within 45 days of receipt of such
notice, commenced delivery of at least 95%
of the prior
volumes of AN Solution or AN Prills which meet
the relevant Specifications.
16.4 Either party may terminate this Agreement if the
other party defaults in the due and punctual payment of any amounts owing to
it or fails to perform any material obligation and such default or failure
continues for 30 days after it gives written notice to the defaulting party
advising of the default or failure and the intention to terminate this
Agreement in the absence of payment or performance.
16.5 Either party may terminate this Agreement
pursuant to a notice given in accordance with Subsection 27.2 hereof.
16.6 Orica may terminate this Agreement upon five days prior notice to EDC in
the event (a) of major damage to, destruction of, or a loss of production
capacity at, EDC's Plant, and (b)(i) within 180 days of such damage,
destruction or loss of production capacity, EDC's Plant is not or cannot be
restored to a level of production sufficient to meet the Minimum Quantity
requirement, as determined by Orica acting in good faith and after
consultation with EDC, or (ii) the cost to repair such damage, rebuild the
Plant or restore the production capacity (after taking into account any
insurance recovery by EDC) will result in an increase in the Manufacturing
Fee. Nothing in this Section 16.6 shall be deemed to prevent EDC from
repairing such damage, rebuilding the Plant or restoring its production
capacity at its sole cost within a 180-day period, in which event such costs
shall not be included in the Manufacturing Fee and Orica shall have no right
to terminate under this Section 16.6.
16.7 The termination of this Agreement for any cause whatsoever shall not
release a party from any liability which at the time of termination has
already accrued to the other party or which may thereafter accrue in respect
of any act or omission prior to termination.
16.8 The rights and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are
cumulative and, subject to the limitations expressed in this Agreement, the
exercise of a remedy by a party shall not preclude the right of such party
to exercise any other remedy available to such party in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement or otherwise.
17.0 HARDSHIP
17.1 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement,
there occurs a substantial change in the business, technical or commercial
conditions which adversely affects the business or financial condition of either
party to this Agreement, or a substantial change in Laws applicable to this
Agreement or its performance by either party, as a result of which a party
incurs or would be likely to incur substantial hardship in complying with the
provisions of this Agreement, the party experiencing hardship may notify the
other in writing that it wishes to
discuss the terms and performance of this Agreement in light of such changed conditions.
17.2 Within 30 days after any notice under Subsection 17.1 above, the parties shall meet in Oklahoma City at a mutually acceptable time to discuss in good faith appropriate means, if any, to relieve such hardship in a manner equitable to both parties and at such meeting the party alleging hardship shall make available such data and information as it deems necessary to justify its request for relief. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 17 shall alter the rights and obligations of the parties to supply and purchase AN or supply Ammonia under this Agreement in any way except to the extent that the parties agree to do so in writing at or following any such meeting.
18.0 INSURANCE
18.1 EDC shall procure and maintain, at EDC's sole expense (but subject to Schedule "C"), at all times during the term of this Agreement:
18.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance
18.1.2 Automobile Liability InsuranceEDC shall provide coverage on a Commercial General Liability Occurrence Coverage Form CG 00 01 01 96 (or equivalent) with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate, $1,000,000 personal injury aggregate and $2,000,000 general aggregate with deductibles and/or self-insured retentions determined by EDC in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. Railroad Protective Liability is to be included if that exposure exists. Limit of Liability for railroad protective liability required is not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Any exclusions or amendments to the policy form must be disclosed by EDC. EDC's policy shall be specifically endorsed with Form CG 20 10 10 93 (or equivalent) to include Orica, its directors, officers and employees, as an Additional Insured. EDC's policy shall be specifically endorsed with form CG 24 02 10 93 (or equivalent) to waive any rights of subrogation against Orica.
EDC shall provide coverage on a Business Auto Policy Form CA 00 01 12 93 (or equivalent) for "Any Auto" (auto symbol #1) with a limit of liability in an amount no less than $1,000,000 each accident with deductibles and/or self-insured retentions determined by EDC in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. EDC shall provide a copy of such policy to Orica promptly after the date hereof.
18.1.3 Workers' Compensation Insurance
EDC shall provide coverage on Workers' Compensation Form XX 00 00 00 X 4 92 (or equivalent) in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, and
any other applicable jurisdiction, covering all employees who are engaged by EDC in performing its obligations under this Agreement. Employer's Liability coverage is required with the limits of not less than the following:
Bodily Injury by Accident $1,000,000 Each Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 Each Employee
Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 Policy Limit
EDC's policy shall be specifically endorsed with Form WC 00 03 13 (or equivalent) to waive any rights of subrogation against Orica. EDC will specifically be required to provide coverage under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), if required, as FELA applies to interstate railroad employees.
18.1.4 Excess Liability Insurance
EDC shall provide Umbrella Liability coverage with a limit of liability no less than $10,000,000 each occurrence, and $10,000,000 aggregate.
18.1.5 Business Interruption Insurance
EDC shall maintain business interruption coverage without limit of liability.but with deductibles or self-insurance retentions determined by EDC in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. If a business interruption event occurs at the EDC Plant or EDC Site which adversely impacts EDC's ability to manufacture and deliver AN to Orica, EDC shall seek recovery under its business interruption insurance for all Claims arising or resulting therefrom including, without limitation, Manufacturing Fees which would have been paid by Orica had such AN been manufactured and delivered. Orica shall not seek recovery for any Claims under EDC's business interruption insurance.
18.1.6 Property Insurance
EDC shall provide property insurance (including business interruption insurance) covering all risks of loss and damage to the EDC Plant and EDC Site, including but not limited to plant, equipment, real property, personal property, tools, machinery and electronic data processing equipment. Coverage shall also be provided for any property which is in EDC's care, custody or control, and for which EDC is legally responsible. Insurance valuation shall be for replacement cost with deductibles or self-insurance retentions determined by EDC in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. EDC shall provide a copy of such policies to Orica promptly after the date hereof.
18.1.7 Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) Insurance
EDC has, as of the Effective Date, EIL insurance coverage with an aggregate limit of liability of $20,000,000, subject to certain deductibles and/or self-insured retentions. At the request and expense of Orica, EDC's EIL policy shall be specifically endorsed to include Orica as an Additional Named Insured with regard to exposures in which Orica has a financial interest or for which Orica has or may have any liability. EDC's policy shall be specifically endorsed to waive any rights of subrogation against Orica, its directors, officers and employees.
18.1.8 General Terms
All insurance companies providing the aforesaid coverages to EDC must be authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas. All insurance companies must be rated A- or better with a financial rating of VIII or better in the most recent A.M. Best's Rating Guide. All insurance companies shall provide 30 days prior written notice to Orica of material modification, cancellation or non-renewal of any of the coverages. Certificates of insurance for all required coverages shall be provided to Orica prior to commencement of the Agreement and renewal certificates upon policy renewals. Copies of the required endorsements to the policies also shall be provided to Orica at the same times.
18.2 Orica shall procure and maintain, at Orica's sole expense, at all times during the term of this Agreement:
18.2.1 Commercial General Liability InsuranceOrica shall provide coverage on a Commercial General Liability Occurrence Coverage Form CG 00 01 01 96 (or equivalent) with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate, $1,000,000 personal injury aggregate and $2,000,000 general aggregate with deductibles and/or self-insured retention determined by Orica in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. Railroad Protective Liability is to be included if that exposure exists. Limit of Liability for railroad protective liability required is not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Any exclusions or amendments to the policy form must be disclosed by Orica. Orica's policy shall be specifically endorsed with Form CG 20 10 10 93 (or equivalent) to include EDC as an Additional Insured. Orica's policy shall be specifically endorsed with form CG 24 02 10 93 (or equivalent) to waive any rights of subrogation against EDC.
18.2.2 Automobile Liability Insurance
Orica shall provide coverage on a Business Auto Policy Form CA 00 01 12 93 (or equivalent) for "Any Auto" (auto symbol #1) with a limit of liability in an amount no less than $1,000,000 each accident with deductibles and/or self-insured retentions
determined by Orica in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. Orica shall provide a certificate of insurance respecting such policies to EDC promptly after the date hereof.
18.2.3 Workers' Compensation Insurance
Orica shall provide coverage on Workers' Compensation Form XX 00 00 00 X 4 92 (or equivalent) in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, and any other applicable jurisdiction, covering all employees who are engaged by Orica in performing its obligations under this Agreement. Employer's Liability coverage is required with the limits of not less than the following:
Bodily Injury by Accident $1,000,000 Each Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 Each Employee
Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 Policy Limit
Orica's policy shall be specifically endorsed with Form WC 00 03 13 (or equivalent) to waive any rights of subrogation against EDC. Orica will specifically be required to provide coverage under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), if required, as FELA applies to interstate railroad employees.
18.2.4 Excess Liability Insurance
Orica shall provide Umbrella Liability coverage with a limit of liability no less than $10,000,000 each occurrence, and $10,000,000 aggregate.
18.2.5 Business Interruption Insurance
Orica shall provide business interruption insurance coverage relating to its explosives business covering Claims against or incurred by Orica arising as a result of a business interruption event at the EDC Plant or the EDC Site which impacts the ability of EDC to manufacture and deliver AN hereunder to Orica. Orica shall seek recovery under such insurance for all such claims resulting from the event, save and except for (a) the monies which would have been paid by Orica to EDC for AN pursuant to the terms of this Agreement had the AN been delivered to Orica, which monies are addressed in Subsection 18.1.5 hereof, and (b) any deductibles paid to and/or retentions held back by Orica's insurer where Orica has made a claim arising from a business interruption event at the EDC Plant or EDC Site, which deductibles and/or retentions will be reimbursed by EDC to Orica.
18.2.6 Property Insurance
Orica shall provide property insurance (including
business interruption insurance) covering all risks of loss and damage to
its property, including but
not limited to plant, equipment, real property, personal property, tools, machinery and electronic data processing equipment. Coverage shall also be provided for any property which is in Orica's care, custody or control, and for which Orica is legally responsible. Insurance valuation shall be for replacement cost with deductibles or self-insurance retentions determined by Orica in the exercise of its reasonable discretion. Orica shall provide a certificate of insurance respecting such policies to EDC promptly after the date hereof.
18.2.7 General
All insurance companies providing the aforesaid coverages to Orica must be authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas. All insurance companies must be rated A or better with a financial rating of VIII or better in the most recent A.M. Best's Rating Guide. All insurance companies shall provide 30 days prior written notice to EDC of material modification, cancellation or non-renewal of any of the coverages. Certificates of insurance for all required coverages shall be provided to EDC prior to commencement of the Agreement and renewal certificates upon policy renewals. Copies of the required endorsements to the policies also shall be provided to EDC at the same times.
19.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
19.1 Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties shall attempt in good faith to promptly resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation, performance or breach hereof (any of the foregoing, a "Dispute"), by negotiations between the Chief Executive Officers of each party. The disputing party shall give the other party written notice of the Dispute. Within 15 days after receipt of such notice, the receiving party shall submit a written response to the other party. The notice and response shall include a statement of each party's position on the Dispute and a summary of the evidence and the arguments supporting its position. The Chief Executive Officer (or his designee) of each party shall meet at a mutually acceptable time and place within 20 days after the date of the disputing party's notice and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary to exchange relevant information and to attempt to resolve the Dispute. All negotiations and discussions pursuant to this subsection 19.1 shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Colorado Rules of Evidence.
19.2 If the Dispute remains unresolved for a period of 60 days following delivery by the disputing party of the notice referred to in Section 19.1, it shall be thereafter be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Denver, Colorado. The parties shall, prior to referring any Dispute to
arbitration, agree in writing upon the issue or
issues to be arbitrated. The arbitrator(s) shall be instructed to reach a
decision based only on the facts and information supplied by the parties
during the proceeding. The parties agree that such referral and the
arbitration award shall be binding on both parties. Judgment upon the award
rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding any of the provisions or limitations
of Sections 19.1 or 19.2, any demand for arbitration must be filed in
writing with the other party and with the American Arbitration Association
prior to the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based
upon the Dispute would be barred by the applicable statute of repose or
limitations.
20.1 Each of the parties acknowledges that all non-public business, technical, proprietary or other similar information, including production cost and pricing information and data delivered to it by the other party in the course of entering into, performing or enforcing its rights under this Agreement, as well as the fact and terms of this Agreement, are confidential and shall be treated as confidential and agrees to, and to require its Affiliates, employees, legal, financial and other advisors to, hold such information in strict confidence and to refrain from disclosing or using such information to the detriment of the other party, until the fifth anniversary of the expiration or termination of this Agreement; provided however that a party may disclose confidential information:
(a) if and when required to do so by Laws, provided that the disclosing party shall cooperate with any reasonable requests of the non-disclosing party in connection with a disclosure under this clause (a), including a request to review any securities filings pertaining to the entering into of this Agreement prior to their filing;
(b) to third parties in connection with a proposed sale by such party of its business related to the subject matter of this Agreement, or an interest therein, provided that such third parties agree in writing to keep such information confidential;
(c) which was previously known to it at the time of disclosure as evidenced by pre-existing written materials;(d) which is received from a third party not under an obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party with respect to such information as evidenced by pre-existing written materials; or
20.2 Each party agrees that if it breaches or threatens to breach Section 20.1 or any other confidentiality provision of this Agreement, the other party may be irreparably harmed and the remedy at law may be inadequate, and therefore, without limiting any other remedy available at law or in equity, an injunction, specific performance, or other forms of equitable relief to prevent further use and/or disclosure of confidential information, or money damages, shall be available to the other party. All rights, powers and remedies provided for herein are cumulative, and the other party shall, in addition to the rights, powers and remedies herein conferred, be entitled to avail itself of all such other rights, powers and remedies as may now or hereafter exist.
20.3 Neither party shall make any announcement in any way concerning this Agreement nor any other transaction related hereto without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, except as may be required by Law or applicable stock exchange rule.21.0 SECURITY INTEREST
21.1 Orica and EDC hereby acknowledge that title to the Ammonia supplied pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.1.1 of this Agreement, Additives and AN manufactured for Orica hereunder shall at all times be in Orica. Nevertheless, in order to protect Orica's interest in such Ammonia, Additives, and AN manufactured for Orica hereunder from the claims of creditors of EDC, EDC hereby assigns, pledges and grants to Orica a security interest in such Ammonia, Additives, and AN manufactured for Orica hereunder.21.2 Upon Orica's request, EDC shall execute and file any financing and continuation statements, prior to and from time to time after delivery of any such Ammonia or Additives and prior to and from time to time after the conversion of such Ammonia into AN manufactured for Orica hereunder, necessary to perfect such security interest, and EDC shall cooperate with Orica in connection with the execution and delivery of any notifications to any holders of conflicting security interests in such Ammonia, Additives, or AN manufactured for Orica hereunder to the extent such Ammonia, Additives, or AN manufactured for Orica hereunder is considered or could be considered or is determined or could be determined to be the inventory of EDC in order to ensure the priority of Orica's security interest. Upon Orica's request, EDC shall notify its creditors of Orica's ownership and security interest in such Ammonia, Additives, and AN manufactured for Orica hereunder, and shall request any such creditors to subordinate any liens or other security interests they may have in EDC's assets to the security interest of Orica in such Ammonia, Additives, and AN manufactured for Orica hereunder.
21.3 Orica agrees not to enforce its security interest unless a creditor of EDC asserts an interest in such Ammonia, Additives, or AN manufactured for Orica hereunder or claims that all or part of such Ammonia, Additives or AN constitute the inventory of EDC.
22.0 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
22.1 Prior to entering into this Agreement, Orica has provided EDC with information regarding the safe transportation, handling, storage and use of Ammonia, Additives and AN (the "SHE Standards"). EDC hereby acknowledges that it has received, read and understood the SHE Standards and agrees to take all such measures as are necessary or desirable in order to safely manufacture, transport, handle, store and/or use the Ammonia, Additives and AN in accordance with the SHE Standards. For the avoidance of doubt, for the purposes of this clause, the term "the safe manufacture, transportation, handling, storage and use" of products relates not only to the safety of those persons who may be affected by the acts or omissions of EDC but also to protection of the Environment generally.
22.2 EDC shall comply with all safety and health Laws and Environmental Laws, regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the performance of its duties hereunder, and shall be solely responsible for any Claims howsoever arising in connection with any failure so to do. EDC shall at all times remain responsible for the health and safety of those people affected by its operations and for protection of the Environment.
22.3 Unusual incidents (as identified in Schedule "F" hereto) at EDC's Plant shall be reported to the Director, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality of Orica promptly. Such reports shall be made initially by telephone, to be followed promptly by a written report.
22.4 EDC shall indemnify, defend and save and hold harmless Orica and its Affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (each, an "Orica Indemnified Party"), from and against any and all Claims sustained or incurred by any Orica Indemnified Party relating to or resulting or arising, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with, any of the following (provided that EDC shall have no liability under this Section 22.4 for any Claims in respect of which Orica has agreed to indemnify EDC in accordance with Subsections 3.3, 3.7 and 8.5 hereof, or to the extent such Claims relate to or result or arise from the negligent actions or inactions of an Orica Indemnified Party):
22.4.1 any breach of a representation or warranty made herein by EDC or non-compliance with or breach by EDC of any of the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed by EDC;
22.4.2 the physical or environmental conditions at, on, under or in the EDC Site, and, to the extent such conditions are caused, created or contributed to by EDC, the physical or environmental conditions in the vicinity of the EDC Site;
22.4.3 the construction, equipping, maintenance, operation or use of the EDC Site, or the manufacturing or storage of Ammonia, Additives or AN, including the
transportation of AN Prills between EDC's Plant and the AN Prills Warehouse, in each case in violation of any applicable Environmental Law or Environmental Permit;
22.4.4 the presence of any Hazardous Material or a Release or Disposal or the threat of a Release or Disposal of any Hazardous Material or waste on, at or from the EDC Site, or the Arrangement for Disposal or treatment of any Hazardous Material owned or possessed by EDC at any facility other than the EDC Site;
22.4.5 the failure to promptly undertake and diligently pursue to completion all necessary, appropriate and legally authorized investigative, containment, removal, clean up and other remedial actions with respect to a Release or the threat of a Release of any Hazardous Material on, at or from the EDC Site, required by any Environmental Law or Environmental Permit;
22.4.6 human exposure to any Hazardous Material, noises, vibrations or nuisances of whatever kind or death, personal injury or damage to property to the extent the same arise from the condition of the EDC Site or the construction, equipping, ownership, use, sale, maintenance, conveyance or operation thereof in violation of any Environmental Law; or
22.4.7 a violation or asserted violation of any applicable Environmental Law or Environmental Permit at or related to the EDC Site.
22.5 In addition to Orica's indemnification obligations under Sections 3.3, 3.7 and 8.5 hereof, Orica shall indemnify, defend and save and hold harmless EDC and its Affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (each, an "EDC Indemnified Party"), from and against any and all Claims sustained or incurred by any EDC Indemnified Party relating to or resulting or arising, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with, any of the following (provided that Orica shall have no liability under this Section 22.5 for any Claims to the extent such Claims relate to or result or arise from the negligent actions or inactions of an EDC Indemnified Party):
22.5.1 any breach of a representation or warranty made herein by Orica or non-compliance with or breach by Orica of any of the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed by Orica;
22.5.2 the physical or environmental conditions at, on, or in the EDC Site to the extent such conditions are caused, created or contributed to by Orica;
22.5.3 human exposure to any Hazardous Material, noises, vibrations or nuisances of whatever kind, or death, personal injury or damage to property to the extent the same arise from the transportation and delivery of Ammonia, Additives and AN by or for Orica to and from the EDC Site or the rail cars or trucks supplied to the EDC Site by Orica; or
22.5.4 a violation or asserted violation by Orica of any applicable Environmental Law or other Law, or Environmental Permit or other permit, related to the transportation of Ammonia and Additives to and AN from the EDC Site or the rail cars or trucks supplied to the EDC Site by Orica.
23.0 COMMUNICATIONS
23.1 All notices, requests, waivers, consents, approvals, agreements and other communications under this Agreement must be in writing to be effective and shall be delivered in person or by certified mail with postage prepaid and return receipt requested, courier or overnight delivery service with charges prepaid or facsimile transmission,
if to Orica, addressed as follows:
Orica USA Inc.
Attention: VP, Ammonium Nitrate
0000 X. Xxxxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Fax
No. (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Attention: General Counsel
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
at the same address;
and if to EDC, addressed as follows:
El Dorado Chemical Company
Attention: President
16 S. Pennsylvania
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx
00000
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Attention: General Counsel
Fax No. (000) 000-0000
at the same address.
Either party shall have the right to change its
address by notice to the other party at the addresses in force hereunder.
23.2 Any communications shall be deemed to have been
received as follows:
23.2.1 if delivered in person, when delivered;
23.2.2 if forwarded by facsimile, on the date of transmission thereof as reflected on the confirmation of the transmitting machine;
23.2.3 if forwarded by certified mail, on the third Business Day following the date of mailing as shown on the certified mail receipt; and
23.2.4 if forwarded by overnight delivery service, on the Business Day following the date of mailing as shown on the air xxxx.
24.0 HEADINGS
24.1 The headings are inserted for convenience only and are to be ignored in construing this Agreement.
24.2 References to articles, sections or paragraphs are to articles, sections or paragraphs of this Agreement. The words "hereto", "herein", "hereof", "hereunder", "this Agreement" and similar expressions mean and refer to this Agreement.
25.0 RULES OF INTERPRETATION
25.1 The singular includes the plural and vice versa, "person" includes any individual, firm, company, partnership, corporation, Government, instrumentality and unincorporated body of persons, or association; and "in writing" or "written" includes printing, typewriting, or any electronic means of communication capable of being visibly reproduced at the point of reception.
25.2 In the event that there shall be any discrepancies or conflict between the provisions of any Schedule attached to this Agreement and any of the provisions of the Agreement itself, then in every such event the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail and govern.
26.0 GOVERNING LAW
26.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
27.0 ASSIGNMENT
27.1 Neither Orica nor EDC shall transfer, assign, convey or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of its interest in or its rights, benefits or obligations under this Agreement to any person other than an Affiliate unless:
27.1.1 the prior written consent of the other party hereto has been obtained, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and
27.1.2 The proposed assignee shall have covenanted in writing to fully assume and perform all of the assignor's obligations under this Agreement.
27.2 Any purported transfer or assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be void and of no effect and the non-transferring party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon giving the other party 30 days written notice thereof.
27.3 A transfer or assignment by a party of all of its interests, rights and benefits under this Agreement to an Affiliate shall be permitted if the proposed assignee shall have covenanted in writing to fully assume and perform all of the assignor's obligations under this Agreement.
27.4 No transfer or assignment shall discharge or relieve the assignor from any of its covenants or obligations as are contained or provided within this Agreement which arise, are incurred, or are to be performed, prior to the date of the transfer or assignment unless specifically agreed to in writing by the other party.
28.0 TIME OF ESSENCE
28.1 Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement.
29.0 EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT
29.1 The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
29.2 Nothing herein is intended to create a partnership for the purposes of subchapter K and Section 761 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
30.0 WAIVER
30.1 `No waiver by either party of any breach hereof or of any claim, right or remedy provided for hereunder shall be deemed a waiver unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the party to be bound. The failure of a party to assert or exercise any claim, right or remedy shall not be deemed a waiver of such claim, right or remedy in the future.
31.0 AMENDMENT AND SEVERABILITY
31.1 This Agreement may only be altered, modified, amended or changed by written agreement executed by both parties.
31.2 If any court or arbitrator declares the invalidity of any provision of this Agreement, such provision shall be either amended to make it valid or enforceable, respecting the intention of the parties expressed in that provision to the
greatest extent possible, or, if this is not possible, deleted with the
remainder of the Agreement remaining in full force, validity and effect.
32.1 The parties hereto agree that the terms and provisions of this Agreement together with the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements, whether written oral, between the parties with respect thereto. There is no warranty, representation, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement other than those herein set forth.
33.0 CONFLICTS
In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Agreement and any of Schedules "A" through "H" hereto, the terms and provisions of the applicable Schedule shall govern and control the point in conflict to the extent allowable under applicable Law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in the presence of their respective officers duly authorized in this regard on the day and Year first above written.
ORICA USA INC. EL DORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY
By: _________________________ By:
_________________________
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
SCHEDULE "A"
DEFINITIONS
In the Agreement to which this Schedule is attached and in all Schedules thereto, the following words have the meanings given to such words below:
"Additive Assets" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.4 of this Agreement;
"Additive Technology" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.6 of this Agreement;
"Additives" means the proprietary and non-proprietary additives provided by Orica to EDC from time to time and used by EDC to manufacture AN Prills for Orica;
"Affiliate" means any person which, directly or indirectly, Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with a party to this Agreement;
"XXXX" means agricultural grade ammonium nitrate manufactured by EDC at the EDC Site, and sometimes known as "E2";
"Agreement" means this Agreement, including the Schedules hereto, and any future amendments or supplements;
"Ammonia" means fertilizer grade anhydrous ammonia (82-0-0) which meets or exceeds the specifications set out in Schedule "B" hereto;
"Ammonium Nitrate" or "AN" means AN Prills and/or AN Solution;
"AN Prills" means industrial grade ammonium nitrate which meets or exceeds the AN Prills Specifications in Schedule "B" hereto;
"AN Prills Warehouse" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.6 of this Agreement;
"AN Solution" means ammonium nitrate solution which meets or exceeds the AN Solution Specifications in Schedule "B" hereto, except that "Tons of AN Solution" shall be measured on a one hundred percent (100%) basis;
"Arrangement for Disposal" has the same meaning as given to that term in the case law interpreting Section 107(a)(3) of CERCLA;
"Avoided Costs" shall having the meaning given in Schedule "D" hereto;
"Business Day" means a day on which banking institutions in Denver, Colorado are open for business;
"CERCLA" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601(22), and the regulations and agency guidance promulgated thereunder;
"Claim" means any claim, demand, suit, action, cause of action, assessment, loss, cost, expense, liability (whether contingent, fixed or unfixed, liquidated or unliquidated, or otherwise), obligation, fine, penalty, interest, payment, damage, requirement to do work or requirement to perform an activity (whether as a result of civil action, criminal action, Government order or on any other basis whatsoever), including costs or expenses of any and all investigations or proceedings and reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys, accountants and other experts, but excluding special, consequential, incidental or punitive damages claimed by a party to this Agreement;
"Controls", "is Controlled by" and "is under common Control with" means, with respect to either party to this Agreement, the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a party, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise;
"Disposal" has the same meaning as given to that term in CERCLA;
"Dollar" shall mean dollars in United States currency;
"EDC's Plant" or "EDC Plant" means the portion of the EDC Site usable by Orica for the storage of Ammonia pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Agreement,, the portion of the nitric acid production facilities at the EDC Site utilized to supply nitric acid for the production of AN for Orica, the portion of the AN Solution production facilities at the EDC Site utilized to supply AN Solution for the production of AN for Orica, the allocated AN Solution Storage, the portion of the EDC Site dedicated to the manufacture of AN, including the IGAN Plant, the AN Prills Warehouse (once constructed), the portion of the supporting facilities at the EDC Site used to manufacture steam, to unload Ammonia and Additives, to load and ship AN manufactured for Orica and for ingress and egress from the IGAN Plant and any assets that Orica requests EDC to add to the EDC Site as a result of this Agreement;
"EDC's Site" or "EDC Site" means the land and facilities operated by EDC at or near El Dorado, Arkansas for the manufacture of nitric acid, sulfuric acid, XXXX, AN Solution and AN Prills;
"Effective Date" means November 1, 2001;
"Environment" means any water or water vapor, any land, including land surface or subsurface, air, fish, wildlife, flora, fauna, biota and all other natural resources;
"Environmental Law" means any and all federal, state or local environmental, land use, zoning, health, chemical use, safety and sanitation laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, and regulations, whether currently in effect or enacted or amended after the effective date of this Agreement, relating to the protection, preservation or remediation of the Environment and/or governing the use, storage, treatment, generation,
transportation, processing, handling, production, Disposal, or Arrangement for Disposal of Hazardous Materials and the rules, regulations, written and published notices, guidelines, decisions, orders and directives of federal, state and local governmental agencies and authorities with respect thereto;
"Environmental Permit" means all permits, licenses, approvals, authorizations, consents or registrations required by any applicable Environmental Law in connection with the ownership, development, construction, equipping, use and/or operation of the EDC Site or the EDC Plant, as applicable, for the storage, treatment, generation, transportation, processing, handling, production or Disposal of Hazardous Materials;
"Force Majeure" means any cause or causes beyond the reasonable control of the party claiming such Force Majeure which prevents the performance by such party of any obligation under the Agreement, other than an obligation to pay money or to indemnify, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, acts of God, compliance with Laws, including Environmental Laws, or any order or directive of any Government which, in the reasonable judgement of the party affected, makes it necessary to cease or reduce production or delivery, storm, lightning, riot, sabotage, rebellion, insurrection, war, threat of war, embargo, flood, fire, lightning, accident, explosion, inability to obtain sufficient fuel, transportation equipment, power or raw materials, including specifically Ammonia, to maintain production of AN at EDC's Plant or to deliver AN to Orica's customers, breakdown of machinery or equipment and shutdown or partial shutdown of EDC's Plant, provided that lack of funds shall not be a cause beyond the reasonable control of a party. Labor Difficulties shall be events of Force Majeure if they occur within the regular operations of a party and significantly affect such party's ability to perform its obligations hereunder. Labor Difficulties affecting transportation facilities with respect to both the delivery and supply of goods, raw material supplies and services to EDC's Plant or Orica's customers and Labor Difficulties affecting the operations of Orica's or its Affiliates' (including, without limitation, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, LLC) eastern coal customers shall constitute events of Force Majeure to the extent that such Labor Difficulties affect a party's ability to perform its obligations hereunder;
"Government" means federal, state and municipal governments and authorities, whether executive, administrative, municipal or quasi-judicial, and departments, organizations and agencies of such governments and authorities;
"Hazardous Material" means, without limitation, any element, compound, mixture, solution, substance, product, waste or byproduct designated as "hazardous" or "toxic" or as a pollutant or contaminant pursuant to any Environmental Law or Environmental Permit, and the AN, and any element, compound, mixture, solution, substance, product, waste or byproduct produced therefrom or created thereby;
"IGAN Plant" means the AN Xxxxx tower and related equipment used to manufacture AN Prills located on the EDC Site, sometimes referred to as the "KT Plant";
"Initial Period" means the period from November 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002;
"Labor Difficulties" means strikes and lockouts, both legal and illegal, and other forms of organized actions, howsoever called, by labor or other personnel to stop or significantly reduce or slow-down work or production or to withdraw or withhold labor or services;
"Laws" means common law, statute law, other laws, rules, regulations, by-laws, ordinances, orders, codes, licensing requirements, and other lawful enactments promulgated by any Government and published guidelines or standards set by any Government;
"Month" means a calendar month;
"Plant Turnaround" means the voluntary shutdown by EDC of the EDC Plant for maintenance, repairs or improvements;
"Release" has the same meaning as given to that term in CERCLA;
"Ton" means 2000 pounds;
"Manufacturing Fee" shall mean, as the context requires, the *** or the *** determined in accordance with Schedule "C" hereto; and
"Year" means a 12 month period beginning each January 1st and ending on December 31st.
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SCHEDULE "B"
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
AMMONIA
Fertilizer Grade Anhydrous Ammonia
(82-0-0)
|
Parameter |
Specification |
|
Purity (wt%) |
99.5% NH3 Minimum |
|
Nitrogen (wt%) |
81.8% Minimum |
|
Moisture (wt%) |
0.2% Minimum to 0.5% Maximum |
|
Oil |
6 parts per million Maximum |
|
Iron |
1 part per million Maximum |
|
|
INTERIM ANP
(34-0-0)
UN NUMBER 1942
PART I
|
Parameter |
Specification |
Typical Value |
| Total Nitrogen (wt%) | 34.0% Minimum | 34.67% |
| Moisture (wt%) | 0.15% Maximum | 0.06% |
| Bulk Density | 45.0 lbs/ft3 Minimum | 47.7 |
| Oil Absorption (wt%) | 8.0 - 13.0% | 10.4% |
| Internal Surfactant (1) | 450 - 700 ppm | 550 ppm |
| External Surfactant (2) | 600 - 1200 ppm | 807 ppm |
| Talc (External Coating) (wt%) | 0.4 - 0.75% | 0.50% |
| Screen Analysis (U.S. Standard) | ||
| +6 Mesh (wt%) | 0.0% Maximum | 0.0% |
| +14 Mesh (wt%) | 90.0% Minimum | 98.1% |
| +20 Mesh (wt%) | 10% Maximum | 1.8% |
| -20 Mesh (wt%) | 0.5% Maximum | 0.1% |
| Note: These specifications are based on EDC's analytical methods. | ||
FINAL ANP
(34-0-0)
UN NUMBER 1942
PART II
White to off-white free flowing AN Prills with the following characteristics:
|
Parameter |
Specification |
Typical Ranges |
|
Bulk Density (g/cm3) |
0.76 Minimum |
0.76 -0.82 |
|
Oil Absorption (wt%) |
5.7% Minimum |
5.7% - 8.0% |
|
Xxxxx Size Distribution (wt%) |
3% Maximum passing 1mm (16 mesh Tyler) |
2% - 5% |
|
Total Nitrogen (wt%) |
34% Minimum |
34% - 34.5% |
|
Moisture Content (wt%) |
0.25% Maximum |
0.1% - 0.25% |
|
Coating Organic (wt%) |
0.06% Maximum |
0.03% - 0.06% |
|
Coating Inorganic (wt%) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
pH (10% Solution) |
5.5 |
5.0 to 6.0 |
Note: Orica's Additive had not been used in the EDC Plant prior to the preparation of this Schedule and accordingly these Specifications are subject to change to conform to actual results achieved.
AN SOLUTION
|
Parameter |
Specification |
|
AN Concentration (wt%) |
85%-90% |
|
pH Range |
4.5 - 6 |
|
Loading Temperature |
110 - 120 degrees C |
SCHEDULE "C"
MANUFACTURING FEE CALCULATION, ADDITIONAL COSTS AND ADDITIONAL FEE CALCULATION
On the basis of Orica's estimates referred to in Subsection 13.1 of the Agreement ("Annual Estimates"), EDC shall (a) reserve the requisite nitric acid and AN Solution manufacturing capacity at EDC's Plant to manufacture Orica's AN demand and (b) establish, on or before November 1st in each Year in respect of the following Year, a manufacturing budget ("Annual Budget") for the Manufacturing Fee (as defined below) for the manufacture of AN Prills and AN Solution for the following Year based on the cost components listed below in this Schedule "C". Such Annual Budget shall be subject to Orica's approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. In the event that Orica does not agree to any portion of the Annual Budget proposed by EDC, Orica shall, on or before December 1st , identify in writing to EDC, with particularity, all items of such Budget to which Orica does not agree. All other items in such proposed Annual Budget shall be deemed agreed. Any disputed item(s) regarding a proposed Annual Budget will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures in the Agreement provided that the amount specified in the previous Year's Annual Budget for such disputed item(s) shall continue to apply until the dispute resolution procedure has been completed or the parties otherwise agree. In the event that the dispute is not resolved until after the commencement of a Year, the resolution of the dispute will be applied retroactively to January 1st of that Year and any monies owing as a result of such retroactivity will be paid within 15 days of such amount being determined. However, only for the Initial Period of this Agreement, Orica forecasts its demand at an annualized rate of 192,000 Tons, EDC will not prepare an Annual Budget, and the Provisional Manufacturing Fee (defined below) is *** per Ton as set forth on Schedule C-1. Orica shall provide its Annual Estimate for the Initial Period by November 15, 2001 to assist EDC in manufacturing planning.
For the Years 2003 and thereafter, it is the parties' intention that the output of the various manufacturing operations at the EDC Site be optimized to the mutual benefit of EDC and Orica. Prior to finalization of the Annual Budget, the parties shall meet to discuss their respective needs for AN Prills, AN Solution and XXXX. At EDC's request, Orica may elect, but shall not be obliged to, reduce Orica's off-take of AN Prills or AN Solution in any Year. At Orica's request, EDC may elect, but shall not be obliged to, reduce EDC's off-take of XXXX or AN Solution in any Year. If the parties so agree, they shall also at that time agree to the adjustment to the Minimum Quantity referenced in Schedule "D" hereto and the impact on the Manufacturing Fee, if any.
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The Manufacturing Feefor the following Year shall be based on the *** ("Provisional Manufacturing Fee"). The Provisional Manufacturing Fee shall be charged for each Ton delivered to Orica during the applicable Year. EDC shall invoice the Provisional Manufacturing Fee Monthly for all Tons of AN delivered to Orica during the Month. If in any Month, except when an EDC Plant Turnaround is undertaken, Orica does not take delivery of at least 12,000 Tons, EDC shall nevertheless invoice Orica for 12,000 Tons at the Provisional Manufacturing Fee which monies shall (a) be treated as prepayment for those Tons when more than 12,000 Tons is taken in subsequent Months and (b) credited in determining the Actual Manufacturing Fee for the Year. EDC will, as soon as reasonably possible, give advance notice of any change detected or observed in the Manufacturing Fee arising from changes in costs or volumes that may cause a difference of more than 5% between the Provisional Manufacturing Fee and the Actual Manufacturing Fee (as defined below) foreseen in a Year. If such a difference is detected or observed, the Provisional Manufacturing Fee shall be adjusted ("Adjustments") quarterly so as to minimize the amount of the reconciliation described in the next following paragraph.
For the Initial Period and each Year of the Term thereafter, EDC shall calculate the actual manufacturing fee ("Actual Manufacturing Fee") for the Initial Period or the previous Year as applicable based on the actual Tons of AN delivered to Orica. The Actual Manufacturing Fee shall be based ***. EDC shall complete such Actual Manufacturing Fee calculation by February 28 of the following Year, provided that any Year end accrual adjustments that cannot be determined by EDC by February 28 shall be subject to a calculation and verification procedure after this period, with a 30 day Verification Right (defined below). Orica shall have the right to verify ("Verification Right") that the Actual Manufacturing Fee calculated by EDC for any Year properly applies the formula set forth below by giving written notice to EDC within the 30-day period following receipt of EDC's calculation of the Actual Manufacturing Fee for the applicable Year. If Orica exercises its Verification Right, the verification shall be completed within the 30-day period after notice of Orica's exercise of its Verification Right, at Orica's expense and at the EDC Site, and EDC shall provide Orica with all information reasonably requested by Orica relating to the calculation of the Actual Manufacturing Fee to enable Orica to carry out such verification. In the event that Orica wishes to exercise its Verification Right, Orica shall pay all undisputed amounts owing to EDC within 30 days after receiving EDC's calculation which payment shall not waive Orica's right to dispute the remainder.
If, as determined by EDC's final calculation (or the verification if applicable), the Actual Manufacturing Fee is more than the Provisional Manufacturing Fee (including
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Adjustments) paid by Orica for the applicable Year, Orica shall pay the amount of such underpayment to EDC within 30 days of such determination. If, on the other hand, the Actual Manufacturing Fee is less than the Provisional Manufacturing Fee (including Adjustments) paid by Orica for the applicable Year, EDC shall pay the amount of such overpayment to Orica within 30 days of such determination.
MANUFACTURING FEE CALCULATION
Orica shall pay to EDC a "Manufacturing Fee" which shall be the sum of the following ***, all as more particularly described below:
1. ***
2. ***
3. ***
4. Bulk Shipping;
5. ***
6. ***; and
7. ***
The final Manufacturing Fee paid by Orica shall be ***
The Provisional Manufacturing Fee for the Initial Period is set out on the attached Schedule C-1 ("Manufacturing Fee Calculation") and the spreadsheets attached as Schedule C-2 (192,000 Tons of AN per Year) and Schedule C-3 (210,000 Tons of AN per Year) hereto upon which Schedule C-1 is based.
The Provisional Manufacturing Fee for the Initial Period for AN Prills, and AN Solution on a 100% basis, is ***/Ton based on 210,000 Tons of production and ***/Ton based on 192,000 Tons of production as compiled and set forth on the Manufacturing Fee Calculation. At all times during the Term of this Agreement (a) the Manufacturing Fee for *** and (b) the Manufacturing Fee shall be calculated on a formulaic basis consistent with the Manufacturing Fee Calculation, as modified by the terms of this Schedule "C".
The individual components of the Manufacturing Fee are calculated as follows:
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1. ***
The *** are limited to the following:
- ***
The total *** per Ton of AN for each Year of the Term are included in the Manufacturing Fee at ***
EDC shall utilize its best efforts, without expenditure of funds, to minimize ***.
In addition in the event EDC receives any sales or use tax recoveries respecting amounts previously charged to Orica as ***, the recoveries shall be credited against the current Year's Manufacturing Fee.
2. ***The *** are the *** in the Manufacturing Fee Calculation minus the ***.
The total amount of *** for the Initial Period of this Agreement is capped at $***/Ton based on 210,000 Tons of production and $***/Ton based on 192,000 Tons of production ***. EDC shall utilize its best efforts, without expenditure of funds, to minimize such *** in future Years and to reduce at least some of the ***. If, notwithstanding these best efforts, EDC wishes to *** shall be governed by the following:
- If EDC wishes to increase the total *** paid by Orica by up to ***% Year over Year, EDC may charge Orica in the Manufacturing Fee ***% of such increase;
- If EDC wishes to increase the total Controllable Costs per Ton paid by Orica by more than ***% but less than ***% Year over Year, EDC may charge Orica in the Manufacturing Fee only ***% of such additional increase over ***%;
- If EDC wishes to increase the total *** paid by Orica by more than ***% Year over Year, EDC may charge Orica in the Manufacturing Fee only ***% of such additional increase over ***%; provided however that
- If the *** Index for the relevant Year is equal to or greater than ***%,
and EDC wishes to increase the total *** paid by Orica by more than ***% Year
over
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Year, EDC may charge Orica in the Manufacturing Fee only ***% of the increase between ***% and ***% but ***% of such additional increase over ***% *** increases. If Orica is able to increase Selling Prices *** The balance of any Selling Price increase ***.
Upon the determination of the Actual Manufacturing Fee for a Year, calculated in accordance with the foregoing, the total Controllable Costs cap shall be reset to the amount thereof included in such Actual Manufacturing Fee for that Year, which will include ***, and the formula above shall govern cost increases in subsequent Years.
In addition, in the event EDC receives any sales or use tax recoveries respecting amounts previously charged to Orica as ***, the recoveries shall be credited against the current Year's Manufacturing Fee.
In the event that for any reason including, without limitation, reduction or cessation by EDC of other operations at the EDC Site, but excluding the manufacture of AN for Orica, the manufacturing outputs at the EDC Site (excluding the manufacture of AN for Orica) in a Year are less than (a) ***, (b) *** Tons of DSN Acid or (c) *** Tons of Sulfuric Acid, Orica shall not pay a cost penalty as a result and the calculation of the Manufacturing Fee will be made on the basis as ***.
If Orica identifies a cost-savings opportunity which, based on Orica's evaluation, it believes can be implemented at the EDC Plant and, taking into account the operation of the remainder of the EDC Site, will, if implemented, reduce the Manufacturing Fee payable by Orica hereunder, Orica may present a proposal to EDC to effect such cost-savings opportunity. The parties thereafter shall use their best efforts, without expenditure of funds, to agree upon Orica's proposal or a variation thereof. If the parties do agree and such cost-savings opportunity necessitates an expenditure of funds in order to achieve the savings, and the parties agree to such expenditure of funds, those funds will be expended by Orica and EDC in proportion to the benefit each will receive and the resulting cost savings will be reflected in the Manufacturing Fee.
EDC shall advise Orica of the individual account numbers and related account descriptions which correspond to each of the line items set out in Schedules C-1, C-2 and C-3. The account descriptions provided shall be the same as those used by EDC in its cost accounting system. If, during the term of this Agreement, EDC wishes to change its cost accounting system with the result that the new individual account numbers and/or related account descriptions are no longer the same as on the date of this Agreement, EDC shall advise Orica of the change(s) and provide an explanation as
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to how the new individual account numbers and/or related account descriptions correspond to those in EDC's previous cost accounting system.
EDC shall use its best efforts, without expenditure of funds, within the context of safety and prudence, to reduce the Manufacturing Fee in any period when, for any reason, Orica is not taking delivery on a Monthly basis of a pro-rata portion of the Minimum Quantity, provided that such efforts shall not include terminating or furloughing employees unless the EDC and Orica otherwise agree in writing.
3. ***The *** is $***/Ton based on 210,000 Tons of production and $***/Ton based on 192,000 Tons of production which shall remain constant until December 31, 2006. ***
The *** included in the Manufacturing Fee shall not be increased unless an investment at the EDC Plant is made (a) with the express written approval of Orica or (b) is required to comply with government mandates and Laws. If Orica disagrees with an investment EDC proposes to make at the EDC Plant, EDC shall be entitled to make such investment, however the Manufacturing Fee hereunder shall not increase as a result of an investment under (a) above absent Orica's written agreement. For greater certainty, unless otherwise agreed with respect to any Approved Investment Project, there shall be no additional ***. The parties have agreed that there shall be no additional *** in respect of the AN Prills Warehouse.
It is the expectation of the parties that this ***
will be sufficient to meet ***. EDC will provide to Orica copies of the
capital budget related to the EDC Plant and individual AFEs as such documents
are approved by EDC management.
4. Bulk Shipping
Orica requires EDC to provide services to unload rail cars or tank trucks of Additives, load rail cars and trucks with AN Prills and to transfer rail cars of AN Prills from the EDC Site to the railroad's main line. The cost of these services will be determined on the basis of actual costs incurred by EDC as follows. All of the common shipping costs at the EDC Site for solids and liquids shall be divided into those relating to solids and those relating to liquids based on the total Tons shipped in a Year. Those common shipping costs relating to solids shall be further sub-divided into those relating to AN Prills and those relating to XXXX on the same basis. Orica shall be responsible for all such costs relating to AN Prills. In the event Orica ships AN Solution from the EDC
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All other costs associated with Shipping which are
specific to AN, for example outside contractors, shunting, track maintenance,
switching (net of switching credits), shall also be charged to Orica based on
actual use of the service in the particular Year.
5. ***
For the Initial Period this amount
shall be fixed at $***/Ton based on 210,000 Tons of production and $***/Ton
based on 192,000 Tons of production.
Thereafter the ***shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with Parts 1
and 2 respectively of this Schedule "C".
6. ***
A *** of $***/Ton ***,
which shall remain constant for the Term of this Agreement.
7. Ammonia
Unless Orica is delivering Ammonia purchased by Orica to the EDC Plant pursuant to Section 3.1.1 of the Agreement, Orica shall pay to EDC ***. However, the payment terms for such Ammonia shall be those specified in Subsection 3.1.3 of the Agreement.
***
In addition to the Manufacturing Fee, Orica shall pay to EDC the ***, as provided below.
8. ***
***
In the case of the AN Prills Warehouse only, annually Orica shall provide an irrevocable standby letter of credit (issued by a financial institution with total assets of not less than $1 Billion Dollars reasonably acceptable to EDC) in favor of and in a form reasonably acceptable to EDC for the amount of the construction cost of the AN Prills Warehouse remaining unreimbursed plus the cost of funds applicable to that Year. Such letter of credit shall be transferable to the financial institution financing the construction of the AN Prills Warehouse ("Project Lender"). Orica shall annually renew the letter of credit at least 120 days prior to the expiration date. The letter of credit shall remain effective until the earlier of (a) payment by Orica of all of the *** associated with the AN Prills
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Warehouse or (b) 120 days after termination of this Agreement, at which time, provided Orica has made all payments required under the Warehouse Lease attached as Schedule "H" hereto, it shall be returned in full and not drawn upon by or on behalf of EDC or the Project Lender. If Orica fails or refuses to cause the renewal of the existing letter of credit within the required time period or to make any rental payment when due under the Warehouse Lease, EDC shall give written notice to Orica of such failure or refusal. In such event, Orica shall have ten (10) days commencing on the date of receipt of EDC's written notice of default in which to cure such default and if such default is not cured within that time period, EDC or the Project Lender may draw down all or part of the letter of credit (but only to the extent of amounts due and payable by Orica under the Warehouse Lease on the date of such draw down) upon submission of a statement certified by an officer of EDC or the Project Lender (the "Statement") to the issuer that an uncured default exists under the Warehouse Lease, but any such draw down and the amount of the letter of credit shall not limit any other remedies EDC may be entitled to under the Warehouse Lease, this Agreement or at Law or in equity after application of the draw down nor shall it limit future draws against the letter of credit in respect of Orica's failure thereafter to make required payments under the Warehouse Lease. The Statement shall specify the amount of the draw and that an uncured default exists under a specified Section of the Warehouse Lease, and shall be accompanied by a sight draft. EDC shall not be required to submit any other information or documentation to the issuer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, the letter of credit shall be in a form acceptable to the Project Lender for use as credit support provided that such form shall be approved by Orica prior to the AN Prills Warehouse becoming an ***.
Except as specifically provided above with respect to the letter of credit and the terms of the Warehouse Lease, Orica shall have no further obligations respecting *** upon the termination of this Agreement nor shall Orica have any further obligations in respect of an *** after the agreed lifetime of the asset which was used to calculate Orica's financial obligations relating to the investment. In the event an *** shall enhance the operations at the EDC Site in addition to the EDC Plant, then Orica shall pay only the proportion of the investment relating to the EDC Plant as Orica and EDC may agree. Orica shall pay Monthly to EDC, in addition to all other amounts under this Agreement including the Manufacturing Fee, an amount (or, in the case of the AN Prills Warehouse, a lease payment in an amount) equal to Orica's share (in the case of the AN Prills Warehouse 100%) of all Monthly principal payments and interest payments associated with ***. Orica shall be responsible for all of the *** relating to the AN Prills Warehouse. *** shall at all times be owned by EDC. All efficiencies resulting from such improvements shall be recognized as savings when calculating the Manufacturing Fee.
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***
***
- ***
***
10. ***
***
11. ***
***
ADDITIONAL FEE CALCULATION
Certain Definitions for Calculation of Additional Fee
"Actual Manufacturing Fee" shall mean the Actual Manufacturing Fee per Ton determined in accordance with this Schedule "C";
"Additional Fee" shall mean the amount in excess of the *** that Orica shall pay to EDC on a per Ton of AN basis, as provided in this Schedule "C";
"Block *** Tons" are those Tons of AN Prills manufactured at the EDC Plant ***;
"Block *** Tons" are those Tons of AN Prills manufactured at the EDC Plant ***;
"Block *** Tons" are those Tons of AN Prills manufactured at the EDC Plant ***;
*** shall be calculated on a per Ton basis and mean ***;
*** shall mean $*** per Ton, as applicable;
*** shall mean $*** per Ton of AN which includes ***;
*** shall mean ***;
*** shall mean the total of the following ***, as applicable, ***:
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***;- ***;
- ***;
- ***; and
(e) ***;
*** shall mean $*** per Ton; and
*** shall mean ***
Calculation of Additional Fee and Payment of Additional Fee or Negative Additional Fee
In addition to the Manufacturing Fee, Orica shall pay Additional Fees to EDC and/or EDC shall pay Negative Additional Fees to Orica in accordance with the following.
Following the end of each Month, Orica shall calculate the estimated Additional Fee applicable to each Block of Tons and any Negative Additional Fee applicable to Block ***Tons, and report such calculation to EDC. The calculation shall be made each Month for all Tons of End Product sold to customers in each Block. The average Differential for each Block shall be multiplied by the quantity of Tons shipped by Orica from EDC's Plant to customers in that Block during the prior Month. The sharing formula applicable to each Block as hereinafter set out shall then be applied. Orica shall report to EDC by February 28th of each Year the total actual aggregate amount of Additional Fee or Negative Additional Fee for the previous Year (including the calculations by Block), provided that any Year end accrual adjustments that cannot be determined by Orica by February 28th shall be subject to a calculation and verification procedure after this period, with a 30 day Verification Right. EDC shall have the right to verify Orica's calculation each Year of the Additional Fees or Negative Additional Fees, and the costs comprising the Differential by giving written notice to Orica within the 30 day period following receipt of Orica's calculations. If EDC exercises such Verification Right, the verification shall be completed within the 30 day period thereafter, at EDC's expense and at Orica's offices. Orica shall provide EDC with all information reasonably requested by EDC relating to the calculation of the Additional Fee to enable EDC to carry out such verification. In the event that EDC wishes to exercise its Verification Right, EDC shall pay all undisputed amounts owing to Orica within 30 days of receipt of Orica's calculation which payment shall not waive EDC's right to dispute the remainder.
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The total estimated aggregate Additional Fee in respect of a calendar quarter shall be paid by Orica to EDC within 60 days following the end of such calendar quarter("Interim Payment"). In the event that Orica has paid EDC an Interim Payment in respect of a calendar quarter and the calculation for a subsequent calendar quarter in a Year indicates that either no or a reduced Additional Fee will be payable in respect of the full Year, EDC shall repay the applicable amount of the Interim Payment(s) within 30 days of such determination being communicated by Orica. The annual calculation, which will be completed by February 28th of each Year, shall in all cases govern as to whether any Additional Fee is payable in respect of the previous Year. Any payments owing as a result thereof shall be made by March 31st. In the event that there is a Negative Additional Fee for any Year relating to Block *** Tons, then EDC shall pay to Orica the Negative Additional Fee by March 31st of the following Year. In calculating Interim Payments, Orica may set-off any estimated Negative Additional Fees.
Block *** Tons
The Additional Fee for any Year applicable to Block *** Tons shipped from the EDC Plant shall equal, on a per Ton basis, *** of the Differential ***.
If, in any Year, the Differential, *** applicable to Block *** Tons shipped from the EDC Plant in such Year is a negative number, then the Throughput Charge shall be reduced by an amount equal to such negative number ("Negative Additional Fee"), provided that the Throughput Charge applicable to such Block *** Tons shall in no event whatsoever be less than *** per Ton.
Block *** Tons
The Additional Fee for a Year applicable to Block *** Tons shipped from the EDC Plant shall equal, on a per Ton basis, *** of the Differential***.
Block *** Tons
The Additional Fee for a Year applicable to Block *** Tons shipped from the EDC Plant shall equal, on a per Ton basis, *** of the Differential***.
Additional Fee Calculation For AN Solution
In the event that Orica purchases AN Solution from EDC's Plant for sale to a third party for use in manufacturing emulsions, the Additional Fee shall be calculated in the same manner as for Block *** Tons except that *** in determining the Differential.
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*** Tons
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing which may be interpreted to the contrary, Orica shall not pay any Additional Fee to EDC in respect of the *** Tons.
Examples
Examples illustrating the calculation of Additional Fees and Negative Additional Fees are attached as Schedule C-4 hereto.
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SCHEDULE C-1
*** FEE CALCULATION
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SCHEDULE "D"
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CALCULATION
Payment by Orica
In the event that Orica takes delivery in any Year from EDC's Plant of less than 180,000 Tons (not including Tons purchased by EDC for resale to SEC) of AN ("Minimum Quantity"), and subject to the remainder of this Schedule "D", the following calculation shall be made.
The Actual Manufacturing Fee per Ton for the relevant Year is determined by dividing the ***
If Orica has taken less than 180,000 Tons and the Actual Manufacturing Fee exceeds the Provisional Manufacturing Fee, EDC shall invoice Orica a dollar amount equal to the difference between the Total Actual Costs and the Total Amount Paid by Orica in respect of those shipments in the Initial Period or any succeeding Year. Orica shall pay such invoice as hereinafter provided.
The result of the foregoing calculation is hereinafter referred to as "Liquidated Damages".
The following four Examples are based on hypothetical figures and are not intended to portray actual results that might be achieved from varying production levels.
Example 1 (Orica has not purchased 180,000 Tons, SEC has purchased 12,000 Tons)
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In the Initial Period only, the Minimum Quantity shall be 210,000 Tons.
The Minimum Quantity shall be reduced pro-rata in the event of:
- non-delivery of Ammonia to the EDC Site during such periods as EDC is supplying Ammonia pursuant to Section 3.1 of the Agreement if (x) such failure is due to an act or omission of EDC or the breach by EDC of the supply contract with its Ammonia supplier or (y) EDC is able to recover insurance proceeds to cover its Claim associated with the non-delivery of such Ammonia and then only to the extent of such net recovery after payment of applicable deductibles; or
- Labor Difficulties at Orica's or its Affiliates' (including, without
limitation, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, LLC) or distributors' customers coal mining
operations normally supplied from the EDC Plant or with railroads used to
transport AN to those customers, provided that Orica shall provide to EDC
written notice of any such Labor Difficulties within five (5) days of Orica's
knowledge of such Labor Difficulties, and that Orica uses its best efforts,
but not requiring the expenditure of funds, to mitigate the impact of such
Labor Difficulties on EDC. Any reduction
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of Minimum Quantities shall cease upon the cessation of applicable Labor Difficulties; or
- The Reduction of Orica's Obligations to EDC, in the circumstances described in the following provisions of this Schedule "D".
For greater certainty and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no case shall Orica be required to pay Liquidated Damages as a result of EDC's failure to supply AN no matter the cause of such failure unless same is due to the actions or omissions of Orica.
If EDC fails to supply 192,000 Tons (Orica 180,000 Tons, SEC nominal 12,000 Tons) of AN to Orica in a Year and Orica has complied with its obligations hereunder, as modified by this Schedule "D", and such EDC failure to supply is not due to any act or omission of Orica, the calculation of the Manufacturing Fee pursuant to Schedule "C" hereto and the calculation of Liquidated Damages pursuant to this Schedule "D" will be made as if a minimum of 192,000 Tons were delivered to Orica. However Orica shall not have any obligation to EDC in respect of the costs incurred by EDC associated with the nominal 12,000 SEC Tons or other Tons not manufactured and not delivered to Orica which Orica is entitled to deduct from the Minimum Quantity as provided for above. ***
Example 2 (Orica has purchased 180,000 Tons, SEC has purchased 8,000 Tons)
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Example 3 (Orica has purchased 180,000 Tons, SEC has purchased 12,000 Tons)
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Dollars |
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Dollars per Ton |
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Example 4 (Orica has purchased 190,000 Tons, SEC has purchased 15,000 Tons)
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Reduction of Orica's Obligations to EDC
If EDC has failed to supply 180,000 Tons of AN to Orica which has been ordered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and such failure is not due to any actions or omissions of Orica, then, subject to the next following paragraph, Orica may reduce the Minimum Quantity to the extent that (1) Orica or its Affiliates (including, without limitation, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, LLC) or distributors have been required to purchase substitute AN to supply their customers or (2) they have not purchased substitute AN but have lost a sale which cannot be replaced, provided that any reduction in the Minimum Quantity hereunder shall correspond to the number of Tons of AN which EDC failed to supply to Orica and for which substitute AN was purchased or a sale was lost
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which cannot be replaced. A demand by Orica for AN production in excess of the EDC Plant's practical capacity, considering seasonality and weather, shall not cause a reduction of Liquidated Damages.
Orica will provide EDC with a forecast Monthly off-take of its 180,000 Tons plus 1,000 Tons per Month for SEC (or such additional amount per Month as EDC may advise). In the event Orica has taken delivery of less than the cumulative amount reflected in its forecast (such Tons not taken being referred to as "Shortfall"), and EDC declares Force Majeure under this Agreement, upon cessation of the event of Force Majeure EDC may request Orica to take additional quantities of AN in subsequent Months, according to an agreed schedule, to "make-up" Tons not manufactured during the period of Force Majeure. Orica will use its best efforts, without expenditure of funds, to take additional "make-up" Tons of AN in subsequent Months, up to a maximum of the Shortfall. In the event there has been no Shortfall at the date EDC declares Force Majeure, Orica shall have no obligation to take "make-up" Tons and Orica shall be entitled to reduce its Minimum Quantity obligation in accordance with the preceding paragraph.
Avoided Costs
If, for any reason, Orica forecasts that it will not take delivery on a Monthly basis of its Annual Estimate, Orica shall promptly so advise EDC.
The parties shall then consult as to the best method to operate the assets at the EDC Site to deliver AN in accordance with Orica's new forecast and at reduced costs. EDC shall use its best efforts, without expenditure of funds, to cease incurring or reduce variable costs and to implement agreed cost reduction initiatives ("Avoided Costs") and the benefit thereof shall reduce the Manufacturing Fee. These reductions will initially be achieved by, to the extent feasible, re-deploying the people, assets and products manufactured at the EDC Site for other purposes. Avoided Costs include those which relate to the voluntary use by EDC in another one of its operations at the EDC Site, or the sale by EDC of, inputs the costs of which have been charged to Orica pursuant to Schedule C to this Agreement or this Schedule D, provided that no reduction of Liquidated Damages will be made hereunder until and after *** Tons of DSN acid is manufactured by EDC in a Year.. If a cost reduction opportunity necessitates an expenditure of funds in order to achieve the savings and both parties agree to make the expenditure, those funds will be expended by Orica and EDC in proportion to the benefit each will receive.
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Any payments which Orica may make pursuant to the provisions of this Schedule "D" shall constitute Orica's sole obligation to compensate EDC for Orica's failure to take delivery of the Minimum Quantity of AN. EDC shall prepare a calculation of any Liquidated Damages for each Year ("Annual LD Report"), which will be delivered by EDC to Orica by February 28 of each Year (except that the first such Annual LD Report shall be issued by February 28, 2003) and shall be subject to Orica's Verification Right which Orica may exercise in a similar manner to its right in respect of the Manufacturing Fee. Any amounts owed by Orica to EDC as shown by the Annual LD Report shall be paid to EDC within thirty (30) days of Orica's receipt of the Annual LD Report, subject to Orica's Verification Right. In the event that Orica wishes to exercise its Verification Right, Orica shall pay all undisputed amounts owing to EDC within such 30 day period which payment shall not waive Orica's right to dispute the remainder.
SCHEDULE "E"
MEASUREMENT OF AMMONIA DELIVERIES
EDC shall maintain appropriate metering facilities designed to measure the quantities of Ammonia delivered by pipeline pursuant to the Agreement. The metering facilities shall include a device which records the quantities of product delivered, with automatic temperature compensation near the meter intake, a gas eliminator, and other appropriate devices, all of said equipment to be of standard manufacture and reasonably acceptable to Orica. Orica acknowledges that the equipment installed as of November 1, 2001 is acceptable.
All metering equipment shall be tested by EDC in a manner consistent with manufacturer's recommendations, but no less frequently than once a Year, and EDC will give Orica reasonable notice of the date and approximate hour of each test. The testing method and facilities will be those agreed between the parties. Orica may have representatives present to witness all metering equipment tests and shall have the right to inspect metering equipment in the presence of EDC's representatives. Orica may request special tests of the metering equipment in addition to the regular Monthly tests. The expense of special tests will be borne by Orica unless such tests show that the metering equipment is in error by an amount in excess of the rated accuracy of the metering system, in which case the expense of the special test shall be borne by EDC.
If any test shows that the metering equipment is in error by an amount exceeding the rated accuracy of the system, the equipment shall be adjusted to record accurately, and the previous readings of such equipment shall be corrected to zero error for any period of error that is known definitely or agreed upon. If the period of error is not known definitely or agreed upon, the correction shall be for a period comprising the last half of the time elapsed since the date of the last test.
If the metering equipment becomes inoperative, or outside the rated accuracy of the metering system, the quantities of product so delivered hereunder for each day during which the metering equipment is inoperative or outside the rated accuracy of the meter system shall be estimated and agreed upon on the basis of the best data available, using the first of the following methods which is feasible:
1. By using the registration of EDC's check meters if accurately registering:
2. By correcting the error if the percentage of error is ascertainable by calibration, test or mathematical calculations; or
3. Other mutually agreeable means.
On a daily basis, EDC shall determine the quantities delivered to EDC. Monthly statements for Ammonia shall show deliveries on a daily basis.
If Orica does not protest within 30 days after receipt of EDC's notice of the quantities delivered, then the quantities of Ammonia as computed by EDC shall be final and
conclusive. In the event of any dispute, the parties shall endeavour to resolve such dispute and mutually agree on the appropriate measurement to be used for invoicing purposes. If the parties hereto cannot agree on such quantities, then they shall select a disinterested technically appropriate third party which shall re-compute the quantities in dispute. The quantities re-computed by such disinterested third party shall be accepted by the parties hereto as final and conclusive. The charges made by such disinterested third party shall be borne equally by the parties hereto. EDC shall retain quantity measurement records hereunder for a period of at least one Year from the date on which such measurements were made.
MEASUREMENT OF AMMONIUM NITRATE DELIVERIES
EDC shall maintain appropriate scale facilities designed to measure the quantities of AN Solution and AN Prills delivered by rail car and truck pursuant to the Agreement. Orica acknowledges that the scale available as of November 1, 2001 is acceptable. Orica shall have the right to independently meter or weigh AN delivered hereunder.
EDC agrees to provide copies of available testing records respecting its measurement facilities to Orica upon Orica's written request.
Monthly invoices for AN Solution and AN Prills shall show deliveries on a daily basis.
If Orica does not protest within the time specified in Subsection 8.2 of the Agreement in respect of quantities delivered, then the quantities as computed by EDC shall be final and conclusive. In the event of any dispute, the parties shall endeavour to resolve such dispute and mutually agree on the appropriate measurement to be used for invoicing purposes. If the parties hereto cannot agree on such quantities, then they shall select a disinterested technically appropriate third party which shall re-compute quantities in dispute. The quantities computed by such disinterested third party shall be accepted by the parties hereto as final and conclusive. The charges made by such disinterested party shall be borne equally by the parties hereto. EDC shall retain quantity measurement records hereunder for a period of at least one Year from the date on which such measurements were made.
MEASUREMENT OF ADDITIVE DELIVERIES
EDC shall maintain appropriate scale facilities designed to measure the quantities of Additives supplied by Orica pursuant to the Agreement. Orica acknowledges that the scale available as of November 1, 2001 is acceptable. EDC shall weigh trucks in and out and compare the result thereof to the quantity specified on the xxxx of lading and advise Orica of any discrepancies.
SCHEDULE "F"
TYPES OF UNUSUAL INCIDENTS TO BE REPORTED TO ORICA
1. Any incident at the EDC Site associated with the operation which results in a fatality.
2. Any injury at the EDC Site which results in a person being admitted to hospital for 24 hours or more associated with the operation of the EDC Plant.
3. Any explosion or fire at the EDC Site which results in the interruption of normal work.
4. Any uncontrolled release of materials at the EDC Site likely to threaten the external environment, including incidents that occurred during the transport of hazardous substances.
5. The explosion or collapse of any pressure vessel at the EDC Site.
6. Any material unexplained or abnormal occurrence associated with the operation of the EDC Plant.
7. OSHA Recordable cases at the EDC Site.
8. Transportation/distribution incidents related to shipments to or from the EDC Site.
SCHEDULE "G"
RECEIPT AND UNLOADING OF
AMMONIA AND ADDITIVES
Ammonia
- Orica shall route Ammonia rail cars at its own transportation cost to Monsanto Junction siding in El Dorado, Arkansas. Orica shall provide EDC the car number and expected delivery date when shipped from the car's routing origination point.
- EDC shall be responsible for movement of Ammonia cars from Monsanto Junction onto the EDC Site and for all movement within the Site. The actual costs incurred by EDC for movement and unloading of cars shall be included in the Additional Operating Costs in the Manufacturing Fee calculation. The actual cost as of the Effective Date is *** per car delivered to EDC, net of railroad company switching credits. Capital Recovery Costs for a new Ammonia rail car unloading facility are not included in this rate.
- After repair, EDC's Ammonia rail car unloading facilities shall have capacity to unload, at a minimum, four rail cars in any consecutive twenty-four hour period, excluding Sundays and holiday periods when the rail car switching service is not scheduled to move cars. EDC shall use reasonable and prudent efforts to promptly unload Ammonia rail cars as received. EDC shall be responsible for demurrage charges in accordance with Section 10.3 of the Agreement except those arising from:
- receipt of more than four Ammonia cars for unloading in any twenty-four hour period,
- cars which cannot be safely moved or unloaded due to mechanical or other defect,
- cars arriving at Monsanto Junction after normal switching hours on days prior to Sundays and holiday periods when the rail car switching service is not scheduled to move cars, or
- rail car unloading facility repairs that impede the unloading of any Ammonia rail cars.
***INDICATES INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT WHICH HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS PUBLIC FILING PURSUANT TO A REQUEST BY THE COMPANY FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE OMITTED INFORMATION HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF SUCH REQUEST
5. Inbound rail car shipments shall meet all regulatory requirements
including, but not limited to proper documentation, required placards, and
both sides of the car marked with "Anhydrous Ammonia" and "Inhalation Hazard".
6. EDC will accept 80 net ton and "jumbo" 100 net ton Ammonia rail cars
conforming to the above specifications). In addition, each Ammonia rail
car must be equipped with the following fittings for unloading and transfer of
Ammonia to storage: one 2-inch liquid valve and one 1.5-inch vapor valve.
7. EDC will visually inspect each Ammonia car received and promptly report
noted defects to Orica.
Additives
- Orica shall review its plans and procedures for new Additive Assets with, and obtain written permission from, EDC prior to installation of any new Additive Assets. EDC shall not unreasonably withhold installation permission if the planned facilities and procedures do not compromise the safety, operations, maintenance or regulatory compliance activities at the plant.
- For any Additives delivered by truck, the costs incurred by EDC for unloading shall be included in the Bulk Shipping Costs in the Manufacturing Fee.
- Any new Additive unloading facilities shall comply with all OSHA Process Safety Management and other regulatory requirements.
- If any new Additive unloading facilities significantly increase operating or maintenance costs, the Manufacturing Fee shall be adjusted accordingly.
- Orica shall provide written instructions and training to EDC personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the new Additive unloading facilities.
- Shipments shall meet all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, proper documentation and required placards.
