Allied Bio-Energies to develop 10 million gallon per year oil processing facility in Havre, Montana
| September 26, 2008 |  View for printing |
Allied Bio-Energies LLC (ABE) (http://www.alliedbioenergies.com) of Havre, Montana is pleased to announce 21 acres in Hill County have been acquired for the development of an integrated and co-located 10 million gallon per year oil processing facility to include seed crushing, protein meal, fuel and food grade oil production.
The site, located approximately 6 miles west of Havre and just north of Fort Assiniboine was chosen for its benefits including proximity to needed workforce, base stock supply and MSU Northern testing facility.
MSU Northern’s bio energy testing facility will be utilized as every 10,000 gallons of bio diesel will be tested for ASTM certification. This is also a critical component of ABE’s intent to become a BQ-9000 certified producer of bio diesel http://www.bq- 9000.org/. According to CEO Scott Geda, “the beauty of this location is the partnership between ABE, MSU Northern and its proximity to regionally grown feedstock. We plan to produce a premier product and Northern provides the premier testing needed.
Its’ a win win for our community and the state of Montana.” Greg Kegel, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences at MSU Northern calls the plant an “economic engine” and goes on to say that it will serve as a magnet to attract students to MSU Northern. “We really need this plant to get off the ground.”
ABE will produce biodiesel from canola purchased from commodity contracts, regional and local growers. Cenex Harvest States (CHS, Inc.), America’s largest farmer owned cooperative, has signed a letter of intent with ABE to purchase all its canola meal production.
The plant will employ 50 to 60 full time employees receiving above average wages with full benefits by year 3 of operations. It is estimated that by that point the facility will be generating $70 to $80 million in gross revenues. But, the economic impact is far greater considering the increase in other related industries. “Ideally, our plant would spark local feed lots, processors and a greater beef market as well as act as a magnet for like industries.” said Geda. As for the fuel, that too will likely be sold locally. “We are currently in negotiations with federal, state, local and private entities to purchase our biodiesel production.”
Students will benefit from this plant as well with internship and education opportunities. “Energy related jobs are a priority for our state and our nation, we will provide much needed hands-on-training here on the Hi-Line. Instead of sending students and workers out of state, we will keep them here, which is a benefit to this area and the entire state of Montana.” Geda declared. State and local contractors have been chosen to build the facility and ground breaking is planned for this fall.
CONTACT: Scott Geda, 406-945-2566 / scott@alliedbioenergies.com
Rob Allen, 719-963-4330 / rob@alliedbioenergies.com 
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