US-headed biofuels- and biochemicals producer and process developer Gevo, Inc., has announced that it has engaged compatriot Kiewit Energy Group Inc., (Kiewit) to lead the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) effort for its Net-Zero 1 Project in Lake Preston, South Dakota (SD).
Kiewit Energy Group Inc. is part of Kiewit Corporation, which was founded in 1884 and is considered one of the leading construction and engineering firms in North America. Kiewit Energy Group is one of the top five contractors in the United States (US) with vast experience in virtually every energy segment.
This includes extensive work on energy-transition projects such as biofuel plants, geothermal plants, solar farms, and building the first offshore wind substation project in the US, as well as a wide range of projects for large oil-and-gas companies.
Kiewit’s comprehensive construction and engineering capabilities match its tremendous project experience in the energy sector, specifically the clean energy sector. Working with a firm like this, we expect to reduce execution risk on the Net-Zero 1 Project while increasing our capability to build out multiple net-zero plants as the market demands—good news for our growing list of customers, shareholders, and folks who care about the environment, said Dr Chris Ryan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Gevo.
Gevo expects Kiewit will fulfill the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) role in the project once the FEED phase is complete.
We’re very pleased that Gevo selected us to bring our design, engineering, and construction expertise to support this innovative, important clean energy project. We’ve seen firsthand Gevo’s strategic plans and commitment to help bring this and other net-zero plants to market. We’re excited to deliver on this contract and expand our partnership in the coming years with a leader in this growing sector, said Ben Bentley, EVP Kiewit Energy Group.
Kiewit has delivered more than 500 energy transition projects in virtually every energy market segment ranging from renewable and alternative fuels to energy storage and carbon capture, to chemical recycling and renewable power. With deep expertise in, and an understanding of, the technology necessary to build first-of-its-kind facilities.
Kiewit’s ability to self-perform set them apart for us. And because the firm is large enough to take on multiple large projects, it will be capable of meeting our needs as we enter the expected next phase of our business, ended Dr Chris Ryan.
