Regulators approve Cerilon's $3.2-B GTL plant in North Dakota (U.S.)
North Dakota utility regulators have approved a $3.2-B gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant project by Canadian company Cerilon, to be built near Trenton in Williams County. The plant will convert natural gas into higher-value products like diesel fuel and lubricants. The North Dakota Public Service Commission mandated Cerilon to create a construction management plan addressing local traffic concerns raised during a public hearing.
Construction is set to begin in 2026, expected to last two years and employ about 2,000 workers at peak. To mitigate traffic, Cerilon plans to bus workers to the site. The company also aims to start a second phase of construction two years after the first phase begins. While awaiting air and water discharge permits, Cerilon intends to incorporate carbon capture technologies, with captured CO2 sent for sequestration.
The plant will generate more electricity than it consumes and will produce low sulfur diesel, base oils for lubricants, and naphtha. The project is seen as a significant way to utilize North Dakota's abundant natural gas resources, supported by various state and local financial incentives.
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