NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. is leading the way in turning recycled organic materials into renewable transportation fuels. Right here in Oregon.
NEXT Renewable Fuels turns recycled organic materials, such as used cooking oil, into an advanced biofuel that works just like petroleum-based diesel, but with as much as 85 percent less greenhouse gas emissions. With our development and technology partners, NEXT Renewable Fuels provides the renewable transportation fuels the future demands.
NEXT for Oregon
The project is an investment in Oregon – and the future.
The NEXT Biofuel
These second-generation fuels will benefit generations to come.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
NEXT for Oregon
Representing an investment at Port Westward of more than $1.5 billion, NEXT Renewable Fuels Oregon will be capable of producing more than 37,500 barrels a day of advanced biofuels at initial start-up, growing to more than 50,000 barrels a day at full capacity. Both the recycled materials and the finished product will move in and out of the port by ship, meaning little additional rail traffic. More than 240 skilled local workers will be employed on-site, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
The fuels produced in Oregon will be shipped up and down the west coast and create an emissions savings equivalent to removing more than 1 million automobiles from the road.
Currently in the permitting phase, the facility is scheduled to open in 2024. When the facility is complete, NEXT Renewable Fuels will position Oregon as a leader in advanced biofuels production.
ABOUT BIOFUELS
NEXT Advanced Biofuels
A true drop-in replacement fuel, NEXT Renewable Fuels are chemically identical to the petroleum-based fuels they replace. There is no need to blend them with traditional fuels, and they’re produced from recycled organic materials like cooking oil.
Approximately 430 million barrels of biofuels are currently produced each year in the United States. Worldwide demand is projected to reach 600 million barrels per year within the next 15 years.
Community Impact
NEXT Renewable Fuels predicts significant positive community impacts resulting from the development of its Advanced Green Diesel refinery at Port Westward, OR. These impacts include direct, indirect, and induced impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the facility and are divided between those occurring during the two-year construction period and those occurring during the long-term operation of the facility.
Construction period impacts are estimated to include the introduction of an additional $ 1.6 billion in overall economic activity. This includes the impact of over 5,000 jobs that will be added during this period, annual labor income of $ 364 MM, and an increase in approximately $ 33 MM in annual tax receipts.
Once the facility begins operations, employment gains are estimated to total over 830 jobs, including over 200 at the refinery itself. This represents total labor income of almost $ 40 MM with total annual economic impact for the region resulting from the facility approaching $ 1.7 billion, or a 12 percent increase in output for the region over 2019 numbers. Annual state and local taxes are estimated to exceed $ 45 MM per year.
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NEXT Renewables | February 17, 2023
Why a Houston company sees Oregon as its key in the race to replace fossil fuels
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NEXT Renewables | November 21, 2022
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NEXT Renewables | November 15, 2022
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
NEXT Renewables | August 30, 2022
NEXT Renewable Fuels Receives Milestone Air Permit Approval
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Biomass | July 07, 2022
Next Renewable Fuels project endorsed by unions, labor groups
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Portland Business Journal | June 23, 2022
NEXT in Portland Business Journal
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Advanced Biofuels USA | June 10, 2022
More Than 7,000 Comments, Letters Support Clean Fuels Project In Oregon
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The Chief | June 02, 2022
Permitting Process: DEQ releases details of NEXT Renewable Fuels Plant review
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The Daily News | May 03, 2022
NEXT Renewable Fuels hosts Earth Day-inspired event at Clatskanie Elementary School
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Pamplin Media Groups’ Columbia County Spotlight | April 11, 2022
One of Oregon’s largest unions voices support for NEXT
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The Daily News | April 06, 2022
Stepankowsky column: Riverkeeper is once again, off the mark
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The Chief | April 06, 2022
Standing Behind NEXT: 300,000 union workers announce support for facility
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Biobased Diesel Daily | March 25, 2022
Oregon approves key permit for $2 billion renewable diesel project
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NEXT Renewables | March 23, 2022
NEXT Renewable Fuels Receives Key State of Oregon Land Use Approval
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Pamplin Media Groups’ Business Tribune | March 23, 2022
Oregon Democratic Labor Caucus backs Columbia County NEXT project
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NEXT Renewables | February 23, 2022
Daniel Kim Joins NEXT Renewable Fuels as Chief Strategic Officer and Board Member
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The Chief | February 10, 2022
NEXT Gets County Approval: Bio fuels plant land use permits OK’ed
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OPIS | February 09, 2022
NEXT Renewable Fuels’ Proposed Oregon Plant Passes Hurdle
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NEXT Renewables | February 09, 2022
Permits approved for NEXT fuel facility at Port Westward
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NEXT Renewables | February 09, 2022
NEXT Renewables Fuels Receives Milestone Local Approvals
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Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | January 18, 2022
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Approves of NEXT Project Site
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The Chief News | January 18, 2022
Column / Support NEXT: For the love of Clatskanie
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The Chief News | January 14, 2022
No Stopgaps: City council reverses decision on NEXT
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RBN-Energy | June 27, 2021
Come Clean Why Everyones Talking About Renewable Diesel
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Pamplin Media Group | June 17, 2021
NEXT updates timeline, budget for fuel plant
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nwLaborPress | March 31, 2021
Renewable Diesel Fuel Refinery Will Be Union Built And Operated
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RBN Energy | March 28, 2021
Come Clean — Low Carbon Fuel Policies And How They’re Changing The Transportation Sector
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State of Oregon Newsroom | March 10, 2021
Governor Kate Brown Isusues Statement Marking One Year Of Climate Action
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Energyworld.com | March 09, 2021
U.S. Government To Expand Biofuels Forecasts As Renewable Diesel Sector Grows
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Lenexweb | March 03 2021
The Oil Industry Is Getting Greener Much More Quickly As U.S. Focus Shifts To Climate Change
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Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) Press Release | March 03, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills To Grow Biofuels Markets
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CNBC | Jan 25, 2021
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ScienceDaily | January 18, 2021
Low-Carbon Policies Can Be ‘Balanced’ To Benefit Small Firms And Average Households
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Biodiesel | January 12, 2021
Renewable Diesel’s Rising Tide
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NY Times | December 03, 2020
Oil Refineries See Profit in Turning Kitchen Grease Into Diesel
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SP Global Platts | November 04, 2020
Evolve or die: US refiners grasp renewables lifeline to stay viable
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Forbes | September 22, 2020
A Rare Bit Of Good News For Oil Refiners: ‘Renewable Diesel’
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AG Wired | August 27, 2020
Senate Democrats’ Climate Plan Includes Renewable Fuels
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Biodiesel Magazine | August 25, 2020
Biden announces commitment to RFS
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Biofuels Digest | July 14, 2019
NEXT signs agreement with labor union for operating renewable fuels plant
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Columbia County Spotlight | July 12, 2019
NEXT signs neutrality agreement with labor union
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The Chief News | July 11, 2019
NEW DEAL: NEXT signs Peace Agreement
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Biofuels Digest | June 9, 2019
Where is NEXT Renewable Fuels going next and why we want them as a neighbor
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The St. Helens Chronicle | June 7, 2019
NEW DETAILS / Port Board makes key decisions
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The St. Helens Chronicle | May 29, 2019
COLUMN: NEXT: Building trust and community
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Biofuels International | May 29, 2019
Biodiesel, renewable diesel fuel largest-ever reductions in California’s transport GHG emissions
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Alternate Energy Magazine | May 28, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels and BP Products North America enter into Renewable Feedstock Supply Agreement
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The St. Helens Chronicle | May 13, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels first hire
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The Chief | April 4, 2019
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Biodiesel Magazine | April 2, 2019
Where Will All the Feedstock Come From?
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Biomass Magazine | March 28, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels selects site for proposed biofuel plant
By Erin Voegele | March 28, 2019
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Altered Energy | March 24, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels selects 94 acres for green diesel facility : Biofuels Digest
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Biofuels Journal | March 20, 2019
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Columbia County Spotlight | March 11, 2019
NEXT fuels signs agreement with building trades council
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The Daily News | March 7, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels signs MOU for $1 billion facility
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The Daily News | March 6, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels signs agreement to hire union labor to build biodiesel plant
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Columbia County Spotlight | February 21, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels announces property purchase at Port Westward
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Houston Chronicle | February 5, 2019
Shell inks renewable diesel deal in Oregon
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Columbia County Spotlight | September 13, 2018
NEXT Energy given option for renewable fuels plant
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The Chief | April 4, 2019
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Biodiesel Magazine | April 2, 2019
Where Will All the Feedstock Come From?
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Biofuels Digest | August 27, 2018
NEXT Energy Group plans $1.1 billion biofuel project at Oregon port
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Press Release | November 15, 2022
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
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Press Release | March 19, 2021
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Press Release | March 15, 2021
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Press Release | March 03, 2021
NEXT Renewable Fuels Updates Agreement with UFCW 555 Labor Union for Operating Renewable Fuels Plant
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Press Release | March 01, 2021
NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. Promotes Gene Cotten to President
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Press Release | November 30, 2020
NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc., Has Terminated Lou Soumas President of NEXT
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Press Release | September 10, 2020
NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. Hires Gene Cotten as SVP Project Execution & Engineering
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Press Release | November 17, 2020
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Press Release | July 8, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels Signs Agreement with UFCW 555 Labor Union for Operating Renewable Fuels Plant
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Press Release | June 5, 2019
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Press Release | May 28, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels and BP Products North America enter into Renewable Feedstock Supply Agreement
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Press Release | April 29, 2019
NEXT Renewables hires local talent for community outreach
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Press Release | March 20, 2019
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Press Release | March 1, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels signs MOU with unions to construct $1 billion facility in Columbia County
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Press Release | February 21, 2019
NEXT Renewable Fuels secures land at Port Westward
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Press Release | February 4, 2019
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Press Release | November 13, 2018
NEXT Renewable Fuels engages IAG to build renewable fuels facility in Oregon
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Press Release | November 8, 2018
Next Renewable Fuels selects Honeywell UOP Technology for renewable fuels processing center
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Press Release | September 15, 2018
Port of Columbia County and NEXT Energy Group, Inc. enter into site development agreement
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NEXT is focused on the development and production of second-generation advanced biofuels, including renewable diesel, renewable propane and renewable naphtha to supply contracted off-take agreements for customers in the western United States and Canada.