Seaboard Energy Renewable Diesel Plant

A 15 MW behind-the-meter solar array delivering clean electricity directly to Seaboard Energy's renewable diesel production facility in Hugoton, Kansas. The project features more than 27,000 solar panels capable of generating over 30 million kWh annually, reducing grid dependence and displacing more than 21,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions each year.

Seaboard Energy Diesel Plant in Hugoton, KS

Background

Seaboard Energy, LLC operates a renewable diesel production facility in Hugoton, Kansas, and wanted to reduce its reliance on grid-supplied electricity while lowering the overall carbon intensity of its operations. BioStar Renewables partnered with Seaboard to develop and construct a 15 MW behind-the-meter solar array that now generates clean electricity directly for the facility.

Behind-the-meter solar is an effective strategy for industrial energy users, allowing facilities to generate power at the point of consumption, reduce utility costs, and lower Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions — all without the complexity of selling power back to the grid.

Client: Seaboard Energy

Location: Hugoton, KS

Technology: Solar PV

Year: 2024

Overview

Situated on the grounds of Seaboard Energy's renewable diesel plant approximately 2.5 miles west of Hugoton city-center, the solar array comprises more than 27,000 photovoltaic panels spread across the southwestern Kansas landscape. The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with the plant's existing power infrastructure, delivering clean electricity directly behind the meter — meaning the power generated is consumed on-site before drawing from the local utility grid.

BioStar Renewables served as the project developer and full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor, managing every phase of the project from initial feasibility and design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.

Highlights

System Capacity: 15 MW DC solar PV array
Solar Panels: 27,000+ photovoltaic modules
Annual Generation: 30+ million kWh of renewable electricity per year
Project Type: Behind-the-meter industrial solar
BioStar Role: Developer, Engineer, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)

Reducing Carbon Intensity

Emissions Reduction Impact

Seaboard Energy's Hugoton facility already produces renewable diesel — a low-carbon alternative to petroleum diesel refined from agricultural feedstocks. By pairing that production process with on-site solar generation, the facility takes its sustainability commitment a step further, reducing the carbon intensity of its operations from the ground up.

Behind-the-meter solar is an increasingly strategic tool for industrial energy users. Rather than purchasing all electricity from the grid, facilities can generate power at the point of consumption, locking in long-term energy cost savings and insulating operations from utility rate volatility — all while reducing Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

For a facility of Seaboard Energy's scale, generating more than 30 million kWh annually from a co-located solar array represents a significant and measurable step toward a lower-carbon production footprint.

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BioStar's EPC Approach

BioStar Renewables provided turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services, giving Seaboard a single, accountable partner throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our in-house expertise spans:

Development & Feasibility: Site assessment, energy modeling, interconnection strategy, and financial structuring
Engineering: System design, electrical engineering, structural analysis, and permitting
Procurement: Sourcing and logistics for panels, inverters, racking, and balance-of-system components
Construction: Full project management, civil work, electrical installation, and commissioning

By managing all phases under one roof, BioStar minimized project risk, kept the schedule on track, and delivered a system that met Seaboard's operational and sustainability goals.

About BioStar Renewables

BioStar Renewables is a leading developer and EPC contractor specializing in commercial and industrial solar projects across the United States. With deep expertise in behind-the-meter solar for complex industrial clients, BioStar delivers projects that create lasting value — reducing energy costs, lowering emissions, and supporting clients' long-term sustainability strategies. Learn more about BioStar.

About Seaboard Energy

Seaboard Energy, LLC is a subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation, a diversified agribusiness and transportation company. The Hugoton, Kansas facility produces renewable diesel fuel, leveraging the region's agricultural resources to create a cleaner-burning transportation fuel. The addition of on-site solar power further underscores Seaboard's commitment to responsible, forward-looking energy practices. To learn more, visit SeaboardEnergy.com.