Argo to host open house on proposed plant bioprocessing project near Quapaw

MIAMI-Argo Development Partners, in conjunction with the Miami Area Economic Development Service, Inc. (MAEDS), will  hold an open house for the Oklahoma Bioprocessing Project on Tuesday, March 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The public meeting will be held at the Miami Civic Center at 129 5th Ave. NW in Miami, Oklahoma.

The meeting will begin with a brief overview by MAEDS followed by a presentation from Argo Development Partners and other local stakeholders. The meeting will include a time for questions and comments from the public. Commenters will be limited to 3 minutes by the moderator, and the meeting is expected to be 90 minutes in duration..

The Oklahoma Bioprocessing Project will be located on US-69 N. The project will use anaerobic digestion technology to convert poultry litter into renewable natural gas and fertilizer. The meeting will include further details on the project including engineering, operating plans, partners, permits, health and safety, and community benefits.

“This meeting is designed to be an information session for the public; there is no specific permit or decision related to this meeting,” said Miles Walker, managing director with Argo Development Partners. “There will be an additional meeting on April 2 in Miami, hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, to address Argo’s request for an air permit.”

The bioprocessing project is proposed will be located on land owned by the Rendel family operated under a long-term lease.

“This is a great opportunity for anyone with questions or concerns about the project to learn more about the science and technology by this endeavor,” said Shannon Duhon, president and chief executive officer of MAEDS.

“Creating jobs and expanding the tax base in Ottawa County are prime objectives for MAEDS, but it is also important to us that all residents have an opportunity to understand the nature of the project and have a forum to address their concerns.”