DG Fuels invests in new SAF facility

DG Fuels has selected the city of Moorhead, located in Clay County, Minnesota, for its new production facility serving the Great Lakes region.
The plant will produce 193 million gallons of zero- or low-CO2 lifecycle emissions SAF per year and will meet ASTM fuel standards. Production is expected to begin in 2030.
DG Fuels’ manufacturing process uses cellulosic biomass in the form of lower-value agricultural by-products such as corn stover and timber waste as its carbon feedstock.
It also incorporates various forms of clean hydrogen feedstock to produce near-zero carbon fuel.
“DG Fuels’ baseline process differs from other systems by having little or no environmental emissions either to the atmosphere or waters while at the same time providing significant economic value to the agricultural communities and farmers that we partner with,” said Michael C. Darcy, chief executive officer of DG Fuels.
The Clay County, Minnesota, region, known for its productive farmland and abundant timber resources, stands to generate millions of dollars per year in additional on-farm income by converting corn stover and timber waste into high-value SAF.
The project will provide 650 quality jobs, offer a local community coordinator, and include a comprehensive multi-million-dollar community benefits package that will directly enhance the county’s infrastructure, quality of life, and local strategic plan.
“Adding value to our region’s agricultural economy is a top priority and fits perfectly with Moorhead’s development strategy,” said Mayor Shelly Carlson.