A new cellulose ethanol project is in the works for Saskatchewan.

KL Energy Corporation of South Dakota and Prairie Green Renewable Energy of Alberta have announced their intent to develop a cellulose ethanol plant near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan.

According to a joint release from the two companies, the Northeast Saskatchewan Renewable Energy Facility will use KL Energy’s state of the art design and engineering to produce advanced ethanol from wood waste.

The companies plan to build a plant that initially provides 5 MGY of cellulose ethanol to the Saskatchewan market. Plans include a second facility that will allow doubling production.