The Port of Columbia in Caldwell Parish, LA, and Strategic Biofuels LLC jointly announced the port has received a $15 million grant to improve the port’s accessibility and infrastructure in preparation for the Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) renewable diesel plant. 

The grant is from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) through its Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program. 

Funds would first be put toward upgrading surrounding roads to support the LGF’s estimated $700 million construction and infrastructure requirements. These upgrades are scheduled to begin mid-year, while construction for a 37-car rail spur and overpass is scheduled for 2023. 

“The early upgrading of Riverton Camp Road coming this summer provides strong...