In Texas, SunGas Renewables and partner C2X announced the start of front-end engineering design for the $2 billion Beaver Lake Renewable Energy project in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, marking its final stage of development ahead of expected construction in late 2026.
Engineering firms Kiewit and Jacobs will lead FEED based on SunGas’s S1000 syngas modules and technologies from Johnson Matthey (methanol synthesis), Linde (acid gas removal), and Merichem (sulfur recovery). The plant is projected to produce over 500,000 metric tons of green methanol annually for the shipping, aviation, and chemicals sectors.
“We are excited to announce this important step into the final development stage of the Beaver Lake project,” said Robert Rigdon, CEO of SunGas. “Having Kiewit and Jacobs prepare our FEED deliverables combined with the stellar group of selected technology licensors form a strong and competent team.”
The project is expected to create over 1,150 construction jobs and more than 100 permanent positions. Kiewit’s Tyler Nordquist said, “We’re excited to move into the FEED phase.” Jacobs’ Koti Vadlamudi added, “Supporting the FEED for innovative biofuels projects like Beaver Lake…closely aligns with Jacobs’ commitment to delivering clean, advanced biofuels solutions.”
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