Gevo announces major ethanol expansion project at North Dakota (U.S.) facility
Gevo, Inc. announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility (GND) in Richardton, North Dakota by adding a second ethanol production facility with targeted production capacity of up to 75 million gallons per year (MMgpy) of low-carbon ethanol.
“As we pursue strategic opportunities for accretive growth, the expansion of production at Gevo North Dakota is at the top of our list,” said Paul Bloom, President of Gevo. “We believe GND is one of the best sites in the U.S., in a pro-agriculture and pro-energy state and with local farmers who continue to increase productivity year after year. We already have the core elements in place in North Dakota, including proven carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure and access to pore space. By building on the engineering and development work we started for another project, we believe that with this expansion we can efficiently deploy capital, reduce risk, and expand our carbon business while producing clean, low-carbon fuels and coproducts.”
Earlier this year, Gevo announced plans for incremental expansion of the GND ethanol facility from 67 MMgpy to 75 MMgpy over the next year. The integrated system at GND combines ethanol production, CO₂ capture, and permanent sequestration, which enables Gevo to monetize its carbon in voluntary carbon markets and low-carbon fuel markets, generating meaningful revenue by producing energy with reduced lifecycle carbon intensity, including cost-effective alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways to scale production of synthetic aviation fuel (SAF).
Combining today’s announcement of potential additional capacity and the previously announced incremental expansion project, the GND site would be expected to produce approximately 150 MMgpy of low-carbon ethanol, more than 400,000 metric tons of captured CO₂, and additional animal feed and corn oil. The biogenic, clean CO₂ supports the company’s growing carbon business, including increased low-carbon fuel and the growing voluntary carbon dioxide credit markets. Carbon dioxide is an important coproduct that can be efficiently captured and utilized for industrial applications, including enhanced oil recovery, or permanently sequestered for carbon-removal credits. This opportunity represents a compelling combination of location, resources, and strategic alignment with the company’s long-term growth objectives.
“We anticipate this project will continue to solidify Gevo’s leadership position to supply the growing demand for low-carbon ethanol, both domestically and internationally, while building the foundation for future, large-scale SAF opportunities,” Bloom added. “The level of interest we’ve received from multiple potential financiers underscores the strategic value and confidence in our expansion plans at Gevo North Dakota. We are evaluating these accretive opportunities to ensure we deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders.”
Gevo will continue collaborating with state, county, and local stakeholders as it advances its expansion plans and evaluates this opportunity alongside other strategic initiatives. With the recently reaffirmed priorities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard, the company is well positioned to support American farmers, strengthen rural economies, and contribute to U.S. energy dominance and independence.
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