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TA KHOA REFINERY LOCATION STUDY

BLACKSTONE HAS RECEIVED STRONG PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Each of the proposed locations in the map below were qualitatively judged against key factors including provincial level support,
residue disposal, tax incentives, logistics, renewable power supply, power cost and connection & availability of water and labour

A trade-off study was completed to assess the optimal
location for the Ta Khoa Refinery

All analysis to date indicates that the TKR should be
located either in Son La or Phu Tho provinces.

Significant corporate tax incentives are available to the
Ta Khoa Refinery

Years of Operation % Corporate Tax Rate

0-4 % 0%
5-13 % 5%

14-15 % 10%
>15 % 20%

Blackstone is focused on being part of a fully integrated
EV supply chain in Vietnam

Map illustrating the different locations assessed as part of the PFS study

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