In the United States (US), Phillips 66 Company and Renewable Energy Group, Inc (REG) have announced that the duo is discontinuing their joint effort to construct a large-scale renewable diesel plant in Ferndale, Washington (WA) state citing permitting delays and uncertainties.
Originally announced in November 2018, this 250 million (US) gallon (≈ 946 million litre) per year project would have resulted in the largest renewable diesel refinery on the West Coast.
While we believe the Ferndale Refinery is a strategic fit for this renewable diesel project, permitting uncertainties were leading to delays and higher costs. Phillips 66 continues to progress its portfolio of renewable diesel projects and evaluate new opportunities to provide consumers with renewable fuels that comply with low-carbon fuel standards, said Robert Herman, Executive Vice President of Refining, Phillips 66.
Both companies expressed appreciation to Washington state, Whatcom County, local officials, and other stakeholders for their advice and support during the process and will work with them to wind down the ongoing permitting process.
Although we are disappointed in this result, REG is undeterred and continues to develop numerous opportunities to grow our renewable diesel production. We remain dedicated to positively impacting the environment and reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels through the application of REG’s proven technologies, said Cynthia “CJ” Warner, CEO, Renewable Energy Group (REG).
