Beaver Lake Enters Technology Licenses and FEED Engineering Contracts.
HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY 6, 2025: SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) today announced the start of front-end engineering design (“FEED”), marking the beginning of the final stage of development for its flagship project, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (“Beaver Lake”). Developed in partnership with C2X, this landmark green methanol project is located in Central Louisiana within Rapides Parish. This milestone marks the execution of the FEED engineering contracts and selection of key technology licensors.
The FEED engineering will be performed by Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. (“Kiewit”) and Jacobs based on process technology packages, completed by SunGas for biogenic syngas and CO2 production using three S1000™ modules, Johnson Matthey for methanol synthesis technology and catalysts, Linde Engineering for Acid Gas Removal by its Rectisol Wash Unit, and Merichem Technologies for its LO-CAT® sulfur recovery technology.
Kiewit, one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, and Jacobs, a leading US science based consulting and advisory company with global operations, have teamed up to deliver the engineering design for the Beaver Lake facility, integrating all key licensors’ engineering packages.
Robert Rigdon, SunGas’ President and CEO stated: “We are excited to announce this important step into the final development stage of the Beaver Lake project. High quality partners with a proven track record of excellence are critical to success. Having Kiewit and Jacobs prepare our FEED deliverables combined with the stellar group of selected technology licensors form a strong and competent team.” Rigdon added “We are now focused on moving quickly forward with all remaining commercial, design, permitting and financing tasks required for a final investment milestone and start of construction targeted to occur in mid-2026.”
“We are proud to continue supporting the Beaver Lake project in partnership with SunGas — a relationship that began at the project’s earliest stages.” said Tyler Nordquist, Senior Vice President of Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. “We’re excited to move into the FEED phase alongside SunGas and C2X and look forward to helping advance this important project toward construction.”
“Supporting the FEED for innovative biofuels projects like Beaver Lake, which represent a significant opportunity for domestic biofuels growth, closely aligns with Jacobs’ commitment to delivering clean, advanced biofuels solutions.” said Jacobs Executive Vice President and GM Koti Vadlamudi. “With over 70 years of experience in the advanced manufacturing space, we’ve provided transformative, cost-effective solutions across a diverse set of manufacturing markets, leveraging advanced automation and integration technologies to optimize processes, strengthen supply chains, maximize value, and drive sustainable economic benefits for the communities we serve.”
The Beaver Lake project is an important and impactful project with an expected estimated investment of over $2 billion. It is expected to create over 1,150 construction jobs, 400-500 indirect jobs, and more than 100 permanent local operating positions. The facility is expected to produce over 500,000 metric tons of green methanol annually for customers in the shipping, aviation, chemicals and industrial sectors. Following completion of the FEED phase, construction is expected to start in the second half of 2026.
For further information about the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy Project, visit: www.beaverlakerenewable.com
About SunGas Renewables: SunGas Renewables Inc., in partnership with C2X, is taking a leading role in the growth of the advanced biofuels industry by providing its S1000™ renewable syngas system for renewable hydrogen and biofuels production from sustainably sourced biomass and wood fiber, while also developing and investing in low-carbon renewable fuels projects. Leveraging its S1000™ standardized gasification system, SunGas delivers cost-effective solutions that enhance engineering efficiency, minimize project risks and accelerate deployment.
For further information: www.sungasrenewables.com
About C2X: C2X is aiming to make a significant contribution to a low carbon future by accelerating the availability of green methanol in large quantities. C2X will develop, own and operate green molecule production facilities in strategic locations, which will supply the chemical, aviation and shipping sectors with low carbon fuels and feedstocks.
For further information: www.c2x.com
About Kiewit: Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including power; transportation; water; oil, gas and chemical; marine; building; industrial and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.
For further information: www.kiewit.com
About Jacobs: At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.
For further information: www.jacobs.com
About Johnson Matthey: Johnson Matthey is a global leader in sustainable technologies. For over 200 years we’ve used advanced metals chemistry to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Many of the world’s leading energy, chemicals and automotive companies depend on our technology and expertise to decarbonize, reduce harmful emissions and improve their sustainability. And now, as the world faces the challenges of climate change, energy supply and resource scarcity, we’re actively providing solutions for our customers. Through inspiring science and continued innovation, we’re catalyzing the net zero transition for millions of people every day. You can read about Johnson Matthey’s biomethanol technology at Biomethanol production | Biomass to methanol | Johnson Matthey
For further information: www.matthey.com.
About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For further information: www.linde.com
About Merichem: Merichem Technologies is a global provider of sulfur treating solutions, including market-leading technologies such as LO-CAT®, FIBER FILM®, THIOLEX™, MERICAT™, MERICON™, and a suite of proprietary chemicals and catalysts. Merichem Technologies also offers a range of adsorbents, including our SULFURTRAP® line designed to remove H2S from gas streams, along with specialized chemicals for purification, water repellents and surfactants. Merichem Technologies’ reputation has been built over the last 50 years with mission critical applications across the globe.
For further information: www.merichemtech.com
