Gevo's ATJ-60 Project: Transforming Renewable Energy into Liquid Hydrocarbons
Key Ideas
  • Gevo is developing the ATJ-60 Project on a 240-acre site near Lake Preston, South Dakota, to produce 60 million gallons per year of renewable jet fuel using renewable energy sources and proprietary technology.
  • The project aims to maximize efficiency and value by producing liquid hydrocarbons, high-value nutritional products, and corn oil while focusing on regenerative agriculture and utilizing wind power for electricity needs.
  • Gevo plans to source corn feedstock from farmers practicing carbon-sequestering regenerative agricultural techniques, contributing to a Circular Economy that enhances global food supply, transportation efficiency, and rural economic conditions.
  • The ATJ-60 Project is expected to have a significant local impact by creating 1,500 construction jobs over three years and approximately 460 full-time jobs, including positions at the plant, wind farm, and within the community.
Gevo has announced the ATJ-60 Project, which involves building a plant near Lake Preston, South Dakota, to produce energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons using renewable energy sources and Gevo's innovative technology. The project, named after the alcohol-to-jet pathway it utilizes, aims to produce up to 60 million gallons per year of renewable jet fuel along with high-value nutrition products and corn oil. By using renewable wind power for its electricity needs and potentially incorporating green hydrogen and renewable natural gas, the project is set to transform renewable energy into valuable liquid fuels. Gevo's focus on efficiency and value creation extends to its plans for the ATJ-60 Project, with an emphasis on sustainable practices like regenerative agriculture. By sourcing corn feedstock from farmers practicing regenerative techniques, Gevo aims to enhance the Circular Economy by improving global food supply efficiency and transportation. The project is expected to have a significant local impact, creating jobs both during construction and in the operational phase, with an estimated 1,500 construction jobs over three years and around 460 full-time positions, including roles at the plant, wind farm, and within the community. Through its comprehensive approach that integrates renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and local economic development, Gevo's ATJ-60 Project represents a step towards sustainable and efficient production of liquid hydrocarbons.
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