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The Synfuels Plant is the only commercial-scale coal gasification plant in the United States that manufactures natural gas.

• Average daily production of natural gas is about 153 million cubic feet, the majority of which is piped to Ventura, IA, for distribution in the eastern United States.

• The Synfuels Plant supplies carbon dioxide to the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project in the world in Saskatchewan, Canada. Dakota Gas currently captures between 2.5 and 3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

• The $2.1-billion plant began operating in 1984. Using Lurgi gasifiers, the Synfuels Plant gasifies lignite coal to produce valuable gases and liquids. Located five miles northwest of Beulah, ND, the Synfuels Plant has been owned and operated by Dakota Gas since 1988.

• About $477 million has been invested in the Synfuels Plant since 1988 to achieve environmental compliance, improve efficiency, and invest in new byproduct development.

Dakota Gasification Company Officers

President - Don Buck
Vice President - Dean Emter
Secretary - Sean Senske

Stewards
Ralph Kemmet
Brad Meidinger
Eric Pressnall
Don Buck
Rick Zastawniak
Brian Paul
Dean Emter
Troy Bauer
Scott Fritz
Dan Blohm

Steward Alternates
Duane Huelsman
Dean Klindworth
Rod Sargent
Kevin Irwin
Dan Lawrence
Rick Mann
Bob Jacobson

Negotiating Committee
Don Buck
Dean Emter
Bob Jacobson
Dean Klindworth
Kevin Irwin
Rick Zastawniak
Rod Sargent
Scott Fritz

Training Committee
Joe Grimm
Jesse Hruby
Ron Bartch
Ken Haraseth
Marty Stuart
Sean Senske
Gavin Dacar

Safety Committee
Dean Emter
Dave Eustice
Kevin Irwin
Bob Jacobson
Steve Marquardt
Greg McCarty
Ken Neuberger
Bill Tryon

Email Don Buck, Unit President

Email Darrell Kelsch, Business Manager

Email Gary Leinius, Assistant Business Manager