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A Grand Forks economic developer says local reactions to the soybean crush plant are positive, despite disappointment in Minnesota.
The CEO of Minnesota-based Epitome Energy LLC has announced plans to move a 42-million-bushel soybean crush plant project from Minnesota to North Dakota, citing problems with Minnesota's permitting process.
When fully operational, the Epitome facility will create 50 to 60 new permanent jobs at the plant, with a payroll — including wages and benefits — of approximately $5 million.
A Minnesota company has announced plans to build a $400 million soybean crushing plant north of Grand Forks.
(Fargo, ND) -- Officials with the North Dakota Department of Commerce say Epitome Energy LLC has selected Grand Forks as the location for a new $400 million soybean crushing plant. Company officials say the plant will be able to process up to 42 million bushels of soybeans per year into crude degummed soybean oil, meal and hulls, which will provide economic stability and