DG Fuels Appoints Samsung E&A As Contractor For SAF Project In St. James

Today, DG Fuels LLC announced its appointment of Samsung E&A as a major contractor for its inaugural synthetic jet fuel project in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with responsibilities for the blue hydrogen, green hydrogen, and power generation portions of the approximately $8 billion synthetic jet fuel project. The parties have signed a term sheet, and Samsung E&A is expected to begin the FEED for its dedicated portion of the project before the end of 2025. In its role, Samsung E&A will collaborate with Black & Veatch, which is the contractor for the balance of the project and is the overall integrator of the system’s component technologies. The two companies are also having preliminary discussions on potentially extending the relationship to follow-on projects in Minnesota and Nebraska.

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Mike Darcy, Chairman and CEO of DG Fuels, said, “We are extremely enthusiastic to enter into this commercial relationship with Samsung E&A, which has such a globally recognized expertise in energy plants. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Samsung E&A as we discuss further ways to collaborate and support this important project.”

Chris Chaput, President and CFO of DG Fuels, said, “The Samsung E&A team brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and important business relationships to our project with the potential of creating a broad strategic partnership for the large-scale deployment of critically important synthetic fuel.”

DG Fuels’ St. James Project, which will produce approximately 200 million gallons of jet fuel per year, is targeting a final investment decision in the third quarter of 2026.

About DG Fuels

DG Fuels is developing a synthetic fuel system with near zero CO₂ life cycle emissions, based on its patented high carbon conversion technology targeting 97% efficiency. The DGF system directly addresses the challenge of scaling SAF production to meet the aviation industry’s environmental requirements. Unlike alternative solutions, it does not require new engines or distribution infrastructure. The system produces drop-in replacement jet fuels.

DG Fuels offers significant value to customers, combining meaningful environmental benefits with a practical path to achieving sustainability goals. Learn more at www.dgfuels.com.