{"id":54455,"date":"2025-01-13T11:06:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=54455"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:06:42","slug":"us-invests-1-67bn-into-montana-renewable-fuels-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/us-invests-1-67bn-into-montana-renewable-fuels-facility\/54455\/","title":{"rendered":"US invests $1.67bn into Montana renewable fuels facility"},"content":{"rendered":"
This significant investment will support the expansion of MRL’s renewable fuels facility in Great Falls, Montana, enabling it to produce sustainable aviation fuel<\/a> (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha on a larger scale.<\/p>\n This project reflects a growing national commitment to renewable energy as a cornerstone of the US strategy to tackle climate challenges while driving innovation and economic opportunity in rural and agricultural communities.<\/p>\n With SAF emerging as one of the most viable solutions for decarbonising air travel, Montana’s renewable fuels facility stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in energy production.<\/p>\n Montana Renewables is poised to become a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel production.<\/p>\n Since its launch in late 2022, the MRL facility has been producing approximately 140 million gallons of biofuels annually, primarily renewable diesel.<\/p>\n With the DOE’s support, the facility will scale its output to 315 million gallons per year, with SAF taking centre stage.<\/p>\n This expansion aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s SAF Grand Challenge, aiming to produce 3 billion gallons of SAF annually by 2030 and 35 billion gallons by 2050.<\/p>\n By reducing the aviation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, SAF represents one of the most viable near-term solutions to decarbonising air travel, a sector responsible for 11% of US transportation emissions.<\/p>\n The Montana project will leverage vegetable oils, fats, and greases to produce SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha, generating fuels with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel.<\/p>\n By 2030, MRL expects to contribute approximately 12% of global SAF supply, including half of North America’s SAF production.<\/p>\n Beyond environmental gains, the facility’s expansion promises substantial economic benefits. At its peak, the project will create 450 construction jobs and 40 permanent operational positions, many of which are union roles.<\/p>\n MRL’s parent company, Calumet, has long supported the Great Falls area, investing in local educational initiatives in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).<\/p>\n As the facility grows, MRL remains committed to engaging with community and labour groups to ensure good-paying jobs and meaningful community benefits.<\/p>\n Moreover, many of the surrounding Great Falls communities, identified as disadvantaged by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool<\/a>, stand to gain significantly from the project.<\/p>\n With an emphasis on hiring local talent, the project is a testament to renewable energy’s potential to uplift underinvested regions.<\/p>\nRevolutionising renewable fuels production in Montana<\/h3>\n
Economic and environmental benefits<\/h3>\n
Empowering local communities and supporting education<\/h3>\n
Transforming US energy infrastructure<\/h3>\n