Moorhead, Minnesota, will get a sustainable aviation fuel production facility up and running by 2030. A company called DG Fuels says it has patented a system to use agricultural and timber waste to produce low-carbon fuels. The plant will produce 193 million gallons of zero- or low-CO2 lifecycle emissions SAF every year, and production is slated to begin in 2030. Moorehead, in Clay County, Minnesota, is known for its productive farmland and abundant timber resources and stands to generate millions of dollars per year in additional on-farm income by converting corn stover and timber waste into a high-value SAF. The project will provide 650 quality jobs, offer a local community coordinator, and includes a comprehensive multi-million-dollar community benefits package that will enhance the county’s infrastructure, quality of life, and local strategic plan. “Adding value to our agricultural economy is a top priority,” says Moorehead Mayor Shelly Carlson.
