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San Juan County, Utah

The San Juan County, Utah, BDO Zone for Woody Biomass is rated ‘BB’.

Rating Issue Date: November 25, 2024.

‘BB’ ratings indicate moderate prospects for Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure (FS&I) with an elevated vulnerability to risk over time, particularly in the event of adverse business or economic conditions.

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BB

San Juan County, UT, BDO Zone Overview

Feedstock quantities are expressed in bone dry tons per year (bdt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in USD ($). Maximum transport distance is based on a 75-mile driving distance from the centre point (Monticello, UT).

BDO Zone Assets:
  • Sufficient logging capacity to ensure recovery of the rated quantities.
  • Regional forest residue supply experience.
  • Limited current competition for roundwood and forest residue sourced from the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah.
  • Three project development sites ranging in size from 3 to 20 acres with streamlined permitting and access to inexpensive utilities.
BDO Zone Liabilities:
  • Significant wood supply uncertainty from the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
  • Limited forested area is susceptible to wildfire and insect infestation over the long term.
  • Possible future competition for roundwood supplies with two large wood processing facilities in Colorado.
  • Bio-projects located in San Juan County, UT, would have to source feedstock from distances of over 65 miles, increasing susceptibility to transportation cost volatility.

Infrastructure

San Juan County Industrial Site (Monticello, UT)
  • 28 acres total across two leveled, greenfield parcels (20 ac / 8 ac)
  • Zoned M-Industrial, county-owned, build-ready
  • Located 0.8 mi east of Hwy 191 & 0.25 mi north of Hwy 491
  • Access to regional highway network and rail (<2 miles to line)
  • 3 miles from Monticello Municipal Airport, 55 miles to Moab Airport (commercial service)
  • Electricity: 15 kV capacity via Empire Electric Co-op (substation adjacent)
  • Natural Gas: 4” main 0.4 miles east, 26” pipeline 11 miles north
  • Water & Wastewater: Municipal service (1M gal/day capacity)
  • Telecom: Fiber & wireless via Hughesnet
  • No lease option; sites may be combined or acquired separately
Monticello City Industrial Site (Monticello, UT)
  •  3-acre city-owned industrial parcel, leveled and build-ready
  • Zoned M-Industrial, no structures on site
  • Located 1.6 mi east of Hwy 191 & 0.25 mi south of Hwy 491
  • Adjacent to major power substation; all utilities to site
  • Less than 2 miles from rail access; 3 miles to Monticello Airport
  • 55 miles to Moab Commercial Airport (direct flights to Denver & Phoenix)
  • Electricity: 15 kV capacity via Empire Electric Co-op
  • Natural Gas: 4” main 0.4 miles east, 26” pipeline 11 miles north
  • Water & Wastewater: Municipal infrastructure (1M gal/day capacity)
  • Telecom: Hughesnet fiber and wireless available
  • No lease option available

 

Contact Info

Ryan Magwood

Head of Business Development

BDO Zone Initiative

ryan@bdozone.org

647-962-3286

BDO Zone Local Development Leaders

Talia Hansen

Economic Development Manager

San Juan County, Utah

Mack McDonald

Chief Administrative Officer

San Juan County, Utah

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