Montana Renewables receives US$1.44 billion conditional commitment from US DOE

The expansion would position Montana Renewables as one of the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers globally with production capacity of approximately 300 million gal. of SAF and 330 million gal. of combined SAF and renewable diesel.

"We would like to thank the DOE LPO team for its dedication and partnership during this process," said Bruce Fleming, CEO of Montana Renewables. "Furthermore, our commitment to expanding SAF supply benefits the local community, the State of Montana, and the Pacific Northwest economic region. We are grateful for the steadfast support received from Great Falls, Cascade County, the State of Montana and Congressional officials and authorities."

Montana Renewables expects to execute a sequence of discrete individual projects including: a second renewable fuels reactor (allowing approximately half of the 300 million gal. SAF capability to be online by 2026); debottlenecking of the existing renewable fuels and feedstock pretreatment units; installation of SAF blending and logistics assets; increased renewable hydrogen production; addition of cogeneration for renewable electricity and steam; on-site water treatment and recycling capabilities; and other site enhancements.

"Our MaxSAF™ planned expansion is fully aligned with strategic national interest in low-emission sustainable alternatives," Fleming continued. "The expansion will directly replace fossil jet and diesel; reduce MRL's carbon footprint by producing more renewable hydrogen and electricity; and contribute to regional economic development."

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/18102024/montana-renewables-receives-us144-billion-conditional-commitment-from-us-doe/