Woodland Biofuels to Bring Renewable Energy and Jobs to St. John the Baptist Parish
Key Ideas
  • Woodland Biofuels plans to invest $1.35 billion in a renewable biofuels production facility at the Port of South Louisiana, creating 110 direct jobs and hundreds of indirect jobs.
  • The facility will use waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuels for transportation, heating, and electricity generation, with operations expected to begin in 2028.
  • The project includes the world's largest renewable natural gas production plant, aiming to remove hundreds of thousands of tons of carbon dioxide annually and store it underground.
  • Woodland Biofuels has received incentives from LED, including a $10 million grant and participation in workforce development programs, to support the project in Reserve.
Woodland Biofuels, Inc. has announced plans to establish a renewable biofuels production facility at the Port of South Louisiana in Reserve, United States. The $1.35 billion investment is expected to create 110 direct jobs with an average annual salary exceeding $90,000, along with additional indirect and construction jobs. The facility will utilize waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuels for various purposes. Woodland Biofuels aims to commence commercial operations in 2028. The project includes the world's largest renewable natural gas production plant, with the goal of removing significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually and storing it underground via carbon sequestration. LED has offered incentives to support the project, including a $10 million grant and participation in workforce development programs. Woodland's CEO expressed excitement about building the world's largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas facility, emphasizing the economic benefits for the local community. The Port of South Louisiana CEO highlighted the significance of this investment in diversifying the energy industry and creating high-paying jobs. The project is a part of Louisiana's 'all of the above' energy strategy and has received positive feedback from various officials and organizations involved.
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