Canadian energy company Cerilon announced that the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued the last major permit needed to move forward with a multibillion gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in Williams County, North Dakota.

At the new plant, which will be the first of its kind in North America, Cerilon said it will convert natural gas into high-performance synthetic products that are typically made with oil such as Group III base oils, ultra-low sulfur diesel and naphtha.

The total cost of the facility is approximately $3 billion.

The company said it chose the North Dakota site because of its proximity to natural gas supplies, road and rail transportation, suitable areas for carbon sequestration, local infrastructure and enough electrical power for startup and connection to the power grid. Once the plant is up and running, Cerilon will be able to supply the state with its excess electricity.

According to the latest information available from Cerilon, the company plans to make a final investment decision in 2026 and anticipates project start-up in 2029. The company said it expects to create 2,500 direct and indirect jobs during construction.

Cerilon also said it expects to produce 24,000 barrels of product a day.