ADM to expand crush capacity amid strong biofuel demand

ADM has announced a series of investments designed to expand North American oilseed crush capacity and strengthen the company’s ability to meet growing demand for renewable fuels and other vegetable oil markets.
“These investments reflect ADM’s continued focus on targeted growth opportunities in areas where long-term demand trends are creating new opportunities for farmers and customers,” said Gary McGuigan, president of ADM’s North America ag services and oilseeds business. “Strong demand – supported by biofuels policy in the US – is driving opportunities for farmers and the broader American agricultural sector.
“By choosing to build on our existing footprint and adopting individualised enhancement plans for each facility, we’re ensuring that we are investing wisely and preserving flexibility while ultimately delivering a meaningful increase in capacity across our North American network.”
ADM expects to expand capacity by making targeted improvements to existing operations, allowing the company to increase throughput while building on established infrastructure. The company will initially focus efforts with investments at four US production facilities:

• In Frankfort, Indiana, work will focus on storage improvements and optimisation as well as multiple equipment upgrades. Work is expected to be completed in late 2028.
• In Deerfield, Missouri, investments will focus on unlocking capacity within conveying, flaking, extraction and utility systems. Work is expected to be completed in late 2028 or early 2029.
• The company’s crush plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, will receive meal storage enhancements as well as debottlenecking improvements designed to eliminate current restraints. Work is expected to be completed in late 2028.
• The Spiritwood, North Dakota, facility operated through the Green Bison joint venture with Marathon Petroleum Corporation will benefit from operational optimization and select equipment improvements. Work is expected to be completed in mid-2028.

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