Plant Location

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Plant Location
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Selection of a site for a new chemical or process industry plant. The problem has been compounded in recent years by the increasing number of environmental regulations and energy shortage. Among the more important considerations are (1) accessibility of essential materials, including water; (2) transportation of finished product (rail, air, truck, barge); (3) reliability of fuel and power supply; (4) liquid and solid waste−disposal restrictions; (5) commuting distance for employees in view of gasoline consumption; (6) availability of housing for employees; (7) state and local regulations (zoning, hazardous chemicals, building codes); (8) availability of qualified labor; (9) taxation; (10) weather factors (temperature range, severe storms, floods, etc.); (11) expansion possibilities.