A GEVO carbon capture and ethanol plant in Richardton, North Dakota, hosted international buyers this week to show how corn farming, ethanol production, and underground CO2 storage work together. The tour gave visitors from Japan, Europe, and the UK a close look at how the plant captures fermentation carbon and stores it underground, and how local grain supplies tie directly into the global market for low-carbon fuels. The facility is expanding, with a fifth fermentor being added to improve efficiency. For farmers in the region, the plant creates a steady market for corn while linking their agricultural practices to carbon markets. International interest highlights how U.S. rural infrastructure is becoming part of climate-focused supply chains.
