Dow Haltermann Custom Processing Named Accredited Producer by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC)

Midland, MI and Chelsea, MA - November 03, 2005

Dow Haltermann Custom Processing (DHCP), a Dow business unit comprised of operations within The Dow Chemical Company and Johann Haltermann, Ltd., was recently named an Accredited Producer by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC). DHCP also received BQ-9000 certification, which combines the ASTM standard for biodiesel, ASTM D 6751, and a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices. BQ-9000 certification is open to any biodiesel manufacturer, marketer or distributor of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in the United States and Canada.

"We have only been producing biodiesel for a year, and to be recognized as an Accredited Producer really speaks to our contract manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to quality," explained Simon Upfill Brown, general manager, DHCP.

Achieving BQ-9000 certification compliments the ISO 9001:2000 certification previously received. "The value and versatility of the strong quality management system at DHCP shows our customers that all of our processes, including production processes, are driven toward continual improvement," said Russell Johnston, DHCP Quality Manager. "Minor enhancements to ISO 9001:2000 certification allows us to meet other quality standards that drive further improvement for specific projects."

DHCP supplies biodiesel made in Houston, TX exclusively to World Energy Alternatives, LLC of Chelsea, Mass., the nation's leading biodiesel supplier. "DHCP's commitment to quality production as reflected in this BQ9000 certification, is at the heart of what we do every day to deliver quality, reliability, and scalability to the fast growing biodiesel marketplace," World Energy CEO and NBAC founding Commissioner, Gene Gebolys said. "DHCP is leading the way on quality as the nation's third BQ9000 producer and the first in World Energy's production portfolio."

National Biodiesel Accreditation is awarded for two years following a successful formal review and audit of the capacity and commitment of the applicant to produce or market biodiesel fuel that meets the ASTM D-6751 Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels. The accreditation process is comprehensive and includes a detailed review of the applicant's Quality System documentation, followed by a formal audit of the applicant's conformance to its Quality System.

About Dow Haltermann Custom Processing
Dow Haltermann Custom Processing, a Dow business unit comprised of operations within The Dow Chemical Company and Johann Haltermann, Ltd., is the most experienced provider of contract chemical manufacturing services in the world, serving customers in a wide range of fine and specialty chemical areas, including solvents, agricultural chemicals, flavors and fragrances, petrochemicals, biodiesel, electronics, household and personal care products, polymer intermediates and oleochemicals. Visit www.dowhaltermann.com for more information.

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About World Energy Alternatives, LLC
World Energy is the United States' premier producer and distributor of biodiesel - an alternative, biodegradable and clean energy source made from renewable resources like vegetable oils. The company - the most proven, reliable provider of biodiesel - is a major supplier of biodiesel to petroleum distributors throughout the U.S. as well as all branches of the U.S. military and hundreds of federal, state, and local fleets nationwide, helping them meet strict emissions guidelines. Visit www.worldenergy.net for more information.

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DHCP also received BQ-9000 certification, which combines the ASTM standard for biodiesel, ASTM D 6751, and a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices. BQ-9000 certification is open to any biodiesel manufacturer, marketer or distributor of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in the United States and Canada. "We have only been producing biodiesel for a year, and to be recognized as an Accredited Producer really speaks to our contract manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to quality," explained Simon Upfill Brown, general manager, DHCP. Achieving BQ-9000 certification compliments the ISO 9001:2000 certification previously received. "The value and versatility of the strong quality management system at DHCP shows our customers that all of our processes, including production processes, are driven toward continual improvement," said Russell Johnston, DHCP Quality Manager. "Minor enhancements to ISO 9001:2000 certification allows us to meet other quality standards that drive further improvement for specific projects." DHCP supplies biodiesel made in Houston, TX exclusively to World Energy Alternatives, LLC of Chelsea, Mass., the nation's leading biodiesel supplier. "DHCP's commitment to quality production as reflected in this BQ9000 certification, is at the heart of what we do every day to deliver quality, reliability, and scalability to the fast growing biodiesel marketplace," World Energy CEO and NBAC founding Commissioner, Gene Gebolys said. "DHCP is leading the way on quality as the nation's third BQ9000 producer and the first in World Energy's production portfolio." National Biodiesel Accreditation is awarded for two years following a successful formal review and audit of the capacity and commitment of the applicant to produce or market biodiesel fuel that meets the ASTM D-6751 Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels. The accreditation process is comprehensive and includes a detailed review of the applicant's Quality System documentation, followed by a formal audit of the applicant's conformance to its Quality System. About Dow Haltermann Custom Processing Dow Haltermann Custom Processing, a Dow business unit comprised of operations within The Dow Chemical Company and Johann Haltermann, Ltd., is the most experienced provider of contract chemical manufacturing services in the world, serving customers in a wide range of fine and specialty chemical areas, including solvents, agricultural chemicals, flavors and fragrances, petrochemicals, biodiesel, electronics, household and personal care products, polymer intermediates and oleochemicals. Visit www.dowhaltermann.com for more information. About Dow Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. About World Energy Alternatives, LLC World Energy is the United States' premier producer and distributor of biodiesel - an alternative, biodegradable and clean energy source made from renewable resources like vegetable oils. The company - the most proven, reliable provider of biodiesel - is a major supplier of biodiesel to petroleum distributors throughout the U.S. as well as all branches of the U.S. military and hundreds of federal, state, and local fleets nationwide, helping them meet strict emissions guidelines. Visit www.worldenergy.net for more information.
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