Marquis acquires permits related to soybean crush project
July 5, 2023
BY Marquis
Marquis received the necessary permits for its Marquis South Dock Expansion project on the Illinois River at the Marquis Industrial Complex. The new 700-foot loading dock on the mile-long riverfront will allow the export of twenty barges of soy meal from the complex each week, approximately 1.5 million tons each year. The soybean crush facility will generate significant employment opportunities during both the construction phase and the long-term operations of the facility. This development marks a crucial step in establishing a more diverse world-class grain processing center in Putnam County, enhancing the agricultural landscape and providing numerous economic benefits throughout the Illinois Valley and beyond.
Located in Hennepin, Illinois, the forthcoming Marquis soybean crush facility will be one of the largest single-site soybean processors in the country. The new facility will be strategically positioned to purchase soybeans within a 75-mile radius of the Marquis Industrial Complex, catering to the needs of farmers and businesses engaged in soybean production. By crushing 6,000 tons of soybeans per day, Marquis Grain will procure about 80 million bushels of soybeans annually. The plant will offer a streamlined supply chain and value-added services, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the agricultural community.
Advertisement
Advertisement
“We are pleased to receive the necessary permits to begin dock construction for our advanced soybean crush facility,” stated Mark Marquis, Marquis’s CEO. “Our aim is to actively contribute to the growth of our local community and the surrounding regions by providing a state-of-the-art processing facility to enhance the local agricultural landscape. With our team and technical resources, we are confident this facility will set new benchmarks in soybean processing excellence, safety and sustainability.”
The U.S. EPA's recent revision to the three-year Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations expanded the D4 obligation (renewable diesel) while decreasing the size of the D6 (corn starch ethanol) requirements. The soybean oil produced at the Marquis Soybean Processing Facility will provide a key feedstock for renewable diesel production. Mark Marquis said, “The Biden Administration is sending a clear signal with this revision that they see Renewable Diesel markets growing over the next three years, while renewable fuel-grade ethanol markets are expected to contract.” Mark Marquis noted that the soybean oil produced by the Marquis Facility will be a key feedstock for clean-burning renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Marquis is excited to process local farm inputs to participate in this expanding market.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Related Stories
IAG and Microsoft are extending their 2023 co-funded purchase agreement for SAF by five years. The SAF used under the agreement will be produced by Phillips 66’s Humberside refinery and LanzaJet’s facility in the U.S.
U.S. exports of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater fell to 7,849.6 metric tons in February, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on April 3. Biodiesel imports were at 21,964.9 metric tons for the month.
Neste and DB Schenker, a logistics service provider, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. DB Schenker trialed the fuel from December 2024 to February 2025 in Singapore.
The International Air Transport Association has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization. The registry is now live and under CADO management.
Varo Energy, a European energy company based in Switzerland, on March 31 announced an agreement to acquire Preem, a Sweden-based petroleum and biofuels company that is developing additional renewable diesel and SAF capacity.
Upcoming Events
