A coal reformation facility is moving forward in Mason County, according to state officials. Frontieras North America plans to invest $850 million and develop 183 acres for the project. The facility will convert coal into fuel, fertilizers, and industrial carbon products.
Officials say the site will span more than a mile along the Ohio River, allowing barge access, and will also use nearby rail lines.
The project is expected to employ about 2,000 construction workers and create 200 full-time jobs once operational.
State leaders originally announced the plant would open in 2023, but the project was never completed.