Cerilon GTL Secures Final Permit for North Dakota Gas-to-Liquids Facility
(P&GJ) — Cerilon GTL has received the final major permit required to move forward with its innovative gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility near Williston, North Dakota.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) recently issued a North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) permit, following the earlier approval of a Permit to Construct by the Division of Air Quality.
The NDPDES permit, which complies with the Federal Clean Water Act, regulates pollutant discharges into state water bodies.
Cerilon's CEO, Ron Opperman, said that the project’s design prioritizes minimal community and environmental impacts.
"Receiving this final major permit means we’ve successfully delivered on a project design that meets or exceeds the State’s high expectations," he said.
The Permit to Construct, issued after extensive review and public input, ensures compliance with state and federal air quality standards. "This permit is significant because it means our facility’s proposed design has met the State’s high standards regarding managing air quality in industrial development," Opperman said.
The facility will transform natural gas into high-performance synthetic products, including Group III+ base oils, ultra-low sulphur diesel, and naphtha. It is also designed to capture and sequester carbon emissions, positioning it as the first large-scale natural gas-fed GTL facility in North America with the lowest carbon footprint of its kind.
"Water is an important part of energy production processes, and we take its management very seriously," Rochelle Harding, Cerilon’s director of sustainability and engagement, said. "The facility is designed to essentially have no impact on water quality or quantity."
The site near Williston was chosen for its proximity to natural gas supplies, transportation infrastructure, and suitable geology for carbon sequestration. The facility will initially operate at a capacity of 24,000 barrels per day, with plans for a second GTL facility of similar size at the same location.
Cerilon GTL aims to advance energy security and sustainability, contributing to North Dakota's economy while reducing reliance on energy imports.
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