A first for Canada - $1.9 billion Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility planned for Portage la Prairie

Premier Heather Stefanson was in Portage la Prairie today (Tuesday, June 20) to announce plans moving forward to bring a first in Canadian industry to our area, and boost our local economy as well as help decrease greenhouse emissions.

She explains Manitoba is rich in natural resources with a unique geographical advantage. Stefanson adds it's part of the province's efforts to demonstrate its clean green energy that's helping lead Manitoba in environmentally sustainable initiatives. It's touted as providing a direct link between agriculture and sustainable energy that paves the way for the economy of tomorrow. Canola and soybean oils will be sourced directly from local farming communities, and Manitoba's agricultural sector will provide a complete farm-to-wing decarbonization solution for aviation.

The Azure project will create over 150 direct jobs and support 1500 jobs in the construction phase with cross-government funding.