Governor Gianforte Celebrates Montana Renewables’ Historic Achievement

• May 10 2023

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel by Montana Renewables, LLC to Shell Trading Company.

“Montana Renewables is a great example of what’s possible when there aren’t unnecessary sideboards placed on innovation. The result is a healthier environment, greater opportunity for our ag producers, and more good-paying jobs in Cascade County,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’ll continue to champion pro-jobs, pro-business policies to support cutting-edge, job-creating businesses like Calumet.”

Gov. Gianforte standing with Calumet employees

The achievement by Montana Renewables makes the business the largest producer of sustainable aviation fuel in North America.

The fuel is produced from renewable feedstocks, including agricultural waste and used cooking oils. In 2021, Gov. Gianforte cut the ribbon on the first railcar of seed oil feedstock to be used in production at the manufacturing plant.

More information on the announcement may be found here.

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