ACADIA PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Green Fuels Operating PC (GFO) officially announced a major investment in Acadia Parish, transforming the Evangeline Processing Facility into a Net Zero Emissions Technology refinery. News 15 first reported on Wednesday, May 14, about the facility coming to Acadiana.
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The project promises to create 60 new jobs with annual salaries averaging $80,000. GFO plans to develop a 20,000 barrel-per-day refining unit at the historic site, which first opened in 1957. The facility will produce marine-grade diesel and bunker fuel while maintaining its current storage capacity of over 350,000 barrels.
“Under Louisiana’s ‘all of the above’ energy strategy, it is critical that we keep pace with the changing needs of the industry,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said. “GFO’s innovative NZET technology does just that.”
The company aims to upgrade the facility to produce sustainable marine fuels and install a waste and brine water treatment system. Local crude will be sourced to support regional producers.
“America’s energy independence requires more than just drilling — it demands that we refine our own oil here at home,” GFO CEO Derek Williamson stated. “Our revolutionary NZET refining technology solves the 150-year-old problem of refinery emissions.”
Construction is set to begin in November, with completion expected by May 2026. The upgraded facility will enhance GFO’s position in low-carbon energy production.
“We are thrilled to welcome Green Fuels to Acadia Parish,” Acadia Police Jury President Beau Petitjean said. “Their arrival will bring good-paying jobs for our residents.”
Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development President & CEO Elizabeth I. Miller praised the investment as a “game-changer” that combines innovation, sustainability, and economic opportunity.
The state incentivized the project, including workforce development solutions and tax programs. One Acadiana President and CEO Troy Wayman highlighted the project’s impact on the local workforce and regional producers.
