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Choctaw County, Alabama
The Choctaw County, Alabama BDO Zone for Woody Biomass is rated ‘A’.
Rating Issue Date: July 10, 2026.
'A' ratings denote high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. Capacity to support new biobased plant operations is considered strong.
BDO Zone RatingA
Rating
A
Certified supply
1,040,500 bdt/yr
Feedstock
Woody Biomass
Rated
July 2026
Choctaw County, AL, 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-mi driving distance from the center point (Butler, AL).
BDO Zone Assets
- The region features a deeply established forest products supply chain.
- Underutilized forest residues represent significant feedstock opportunity, with logging slash currently piled and burned at the roadside due to a lack of local markets.
- 115 kV distribution substation located directly beside site, and on-site natural gas and water mains provide strong utility foundation for industrial development.
BDO Zone Liabilities
- Large number of competitors with established relationships with existing suppliers of woody biomass.
- The regional supply chain faces an impending shortage of skilled equipment operators for logging operations due to an aging workforce.
- Forest residue supply will require logging contractors to purchase chipping or grinding units.
- Site not functionally rail-served; the nearest interstate highway access is approx. 37-39 miles away.
BDO Zone, 25 mi
Supply Zone, 75 mi
Competition Zone, 150 mi
Infrastructure
Choctaw Industrial Park
- Location: Industrial Site Road, Butler, AL 36904
- Site Size: 140 acres, expandable (Zoning: Light Industrial/Forestry, undeveloped); Federal Opportunity Zone
- Infrastructure:
- Electric: Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation, which partners with Alabama Power for generation. A 115 kV distribution substation is located directly beside the site, within a few hundred yards.
- Natural Gas: Spire – 4-inch natural gas main located on the site.
- Water: Butler Utilities Board – 6-inch water main located on the site.
- Wastewater: A sewer line is available within a few hundred yards of the site, currently serving the adjacent former manufacturing facility. Nearest referenced treatment plant is the Meridian Water Treatment Plant at 47 miles.
- Fiber/Telecom: Pine Belt Telephone Company, which also provides internet service. No fiber optic line is currently on-site; fiber is expanding in the area and is expected to reach the site in the near term.
- Transportation Access:
- Located along US Highway 10, with Highway 17 approximately 7 miles away.
- Not rail-served; Choctaw County has rail infrastructure in the northern portion of the county.
- Nearest interstate access: I-20 and I-59, both approximately 37 miles from the site; nearest interstate exit approximately 39 miles away.
- Butler-Choctaw County Airport located directly across US Highway 10 from the site; nearest commercial airport approximately 40 miles; nearest international airport approximately 127 miles.
- Site Contacts:
- Dee Ann Campbell, Executive Director, Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce and Community Development Foundation, 205-459-3459, choctawchamber@tds.net
Butler Industrial Park
- Location: Sanderson Lane, Off Hwy 10 E, Butler, AL 36904
- Site Size: 80 acres total, 69 acres available, smallest tract 4 acres, expandable; 80 additional acres may be available (Zoning: Federal Opportunity Zone, New Market Tax Credit)
- Overview: Within a "GO-Zone"; price negotiable based on number of jobs; power transmission line within 1 mile of the site; build-to-suit available; Phase 1 Environmental Audit completed.
- Infrastructure:
- Electric: Alabama Power Company – 12kV service and transmission voltage on-site.
- Natural Gas: South Alabama Gas – 2-inch main, 35 psi, existing connection.
- Water: Butler Utilities Board – 10-inch water main, existing connection.
- Wastewater: 8-inch sewer main on-site.
- Fiber/Telecom: Pine Belt Telephone Company – DSL and fiber available.
- Transportation Access:
- US Highway 17 frontage (1 mile); US Highway 10 (10 miles).
- Nearest interstate exit approximately 35 miles; I-20 and I-59 both approximately 30 miles away.
- Nearest international airport approximately 117 miles.
- Site Contacts:
- Dee Ann Campbell, Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce and Community Development Foundation, 205-459-3459, choctawchamber@tds.net
Dream Craft Building (Silas, AL)
- Location: 6550 Hwy 17, Silas, Choctaw County, AL; Highway 17/84 intersection (<1 mile)
- Site Size: 62 acres; Building: 37,500 sq ft
- Availability: For sale; $1,000,000; pricing negotiable
- Overview: Features 20-ft eaves; fully sprinklered; previously used for manufacturing. A 44kV transmission line runs approximately 700–800 feet from site; convenient access to nearby power infrastructure.
- Infrastructure:
- Electric: Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation.
- Natural Gas: Propane (no natural gas main on-site).
- Water: Town of Gilbertown – 8-inch water main; existing connection.
- Wastewater: Septic tank (no municipal sewer).
- Fiber/Telecom: Milry Telephone Company – DSL available.
- Transportation Access:
- Nearest interstate exit (~51 miles); nearest international airport (~91 miles)
- Highway 17/84 intersection (<1 mile)
- Site Contact:
- Dee Ann Campbell, Executive Director, Choctaw County Economic Development Alliance, 205-459-3459, choctawchamber@tds.net
Former Roofing Products Facility (Butler, AL)
- Location: 23955 East Pushmataha Street, Butler, AL.
- Site Size: 120 acres, contiguous; 90,000 sq ft across 3 buildings
- Availability: Vacant; For sale; $6,000,000; pricing negotiable.
- Overview: Former TAMKO Roofing Products manufacturing facility; built 2004; 26-ft ceiling height; Federal Opportunity Zone, Enterprise Zone, New Market Tax Credit.
- Infrastructure:
- Electric: Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation.
- Natural Gas: South Alabama Gas – 4-inch main, existing connection.
- Water: 6-inch water main, existing connection.
- Fiber/Telecom: Pinebelt Communications – adjacent to the site; DSL and fiber available.
- Transportation Access:
- Choctaw Municipal Airport (~0.1 miles) with airport access; nearest international airport (127 miles)
- Nearest interstate exit (~39 miles); I-20/59 (~30 miles)
- Nearby four-lane US Highways 84 & 45 (35 miles)
- Site Contact:
- Dee Ann Campbell, Executive Director, Choctaw County Economic Development Alliance, 205-459-3459, choctawchamber@tds.net
Contact Information
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