Grant delayed to turn natural gas into fertilizer
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
North Dakota officials on Monday delayed awarding a $1 million grant for an anhydrous ammonia manufacturing project.
The state Industrial Commission asked the project's developer for more information about the project's financial assumptions.
N-Flex LLC wants the money from a state research fund that's financed by oil and gas taxes.
The project would use natural gas directly from the well to make anhydrous ammonia fertilizer. It would use a portable manufacturing plant that would be installed at the well site.
Right now about a third of North Dakota's natural gas production is burned off and wasted because pipelines to bring the fuel to market haven't been built.
N-Flex founder Neil Cohn says the project would cut down on gas waste and provide farmers with more fertilizer.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Dear reader,
Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.
Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?
It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.
