Gevo, a leader in sustainable fuels and carbon management, announced plans to potentially double its ethanol production capacity at its Gevo North Dakota facility in Richardton. The proposed expansion would add a second ethanol plant capable of producing up to 75 million gallons per year (MGPY) 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 US, 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 revealed plans to incrementally expand the existing GND ethanol facility from 67 MGPY to 75 MGPY. The site integrates ethanol production with CO₂ capture and permanent sequestration, enabling the company to monetize carbon in voluntary carbon markets and low-carbon fuel markets. Gevo also leverages cost-effective alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways to scale production of synthetic aviation fuel (SAF).

 

Combined, the potential new expansion and prior incremental growth could bring total production at GND to roughly 150 MGPY of low-carbon ethanol, over 400,000 metric tons of captured CO₂, plus additional animal feed and corn oil. The captured CO₂ supports Gevo’s growing carbon business, including industrial applications like enhanced oil recovery and permanent sequestration for carbon-removal credits.

 

“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 said it will continue working with state and local stakeholders as it advances these plans. With the US Environmental Protection Agency reaffirming priorities under the Renewable Fuel Standard, Gevo is positioning itself to support American farmers, strengthen rural economies, and contribute to US energy independence.