Dear Friends and Supporters of Our Katahdin,
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that represents a major milestone in our mission to revitalize the Katahdin region. Castlerock Biofuels LLC, through its subsidiary EME Biofuels, LLC, has selected One North, our industrial park in Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new renewable fuel oil facility.
This development will benefit the Katahdin Region and Maine’s Forest Product industry.
The new facility, which will be located within One North (the former Great Northern Paper mill site) will use advanced thermal processing (RTP®) technology developed by Ensyn Corporation to convert renewable logging residue into up to 20 million gallons of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (RFO®) annually. This renewable heating oil alternative will serve large institutional customers across the U.S. Northeast.
Economic Impact & Job Creation
This project is expected to deliver significant benefits to our community, including:
Looking Ahead
Key project milestones include:
As Sean DeWitt, President of Our Katahdin, aptly put it, this project is a perfect blend of our proud history and our hopeful future. It honors our rich legacy in forest products while pioneering the next generation of sustainable industry in Millinocket.
We are deeply grateful for your continued support as we work with Castlerock Biofuels, Ensyn, the Town of Millinocket, and our valued partners to bring this project to life. Your commitment to Our Katahdin makes these transformative opportunities possible, and we look forward to keeping you updated as we move forward.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
The Our Katahdin Team