Gevo, a Colorado-based company, has received a conditional loan guarantee of $1.46 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy for its Net-Zero 1 project, which aims to build the nation's first ethanol-to-jet-fuel facility near Lake Preston in South Dakota. The project aligns with the Biden-Harris administration's goal of producing 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Gevo's facility will produce ethanol exclusively for aviation fuel, using corn from farmers practicing climate-friendly agricultural methods. Additionally, the project includes plans for a wind farm and a facility to produce hydrogen for fuel production, showcasing Gevo's commitment to renewable energy. The Net-Zero 1 project is expected to double the current production of low-emission jet fuel in the U.S., reducing carbon emissions by 600,000 metric tons annually. The economic impact includes job creation, with over 1,300 jobs during construction and 100 permanent positions, benefiting the local agricultural sector. Gevo's leadership emphasized the importance of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline in their business plan, which is crucial for carbon sequestration and accessing federal tax credits for carbon abatement. The project has received mixed reactions in South Dakota, with Governor Kristi Noem praising it as the state's largest economic development project, while facing opposition related to the Summit pipeline. Gevo's success in South Dakota relies on the pipeline's completion for carbon sequestration. The Net-Zero 1 project's feasibility is also tied to federal tax credits and incentives for low-carbon fuels, necessitating carbon abatement strategies. Gevo's commitment to sustainability and community engagement is highlighted through job creation, economic impact, and support for climate-friendly practices.