Esterhazy, Saskatchewan

The Esterhazy, Saskatchewan BDO Zone for Flax Straw is rated ‘A’.

Rating Issue Date: June 25, 2024.

'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.

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BDO Zone RatingA

Rating

Certified supply

63,400 gt/yr

Feedstock

Flax Straw

Rated

Jun 2024

Esterhazy, SK, BDO Zone Overview

Feedstock quantities are expressed in bone dry tonnes per year (bdt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Maximum transport distance is based on a 150-km driving distance from the centre point (Esterhazy, SK).

BDO Zone Assets

Producers' strong interest to participate and supply a flax straw project
No flax straw competition in the BDO Zone
Existing harvesting, collection, and transportation equipment can support rated quantity without scale-up
Positively rated infrastructure asset profile highlighted by public safety, healthcare, and land ownership

BDO Zone Liabilities

60% of available flax straw located more than 100 km outside Esterhazy, resulting in sensitivity to fuel cost
Year-to-year variability of flax production poses medium-high risk to supply security
Floods and drought significantly affect flax straw production and logistics
World's largest potash operation creates upward wage pressure, reducing skilled labor availability

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BDO Zone, 25 mi

Supply Zone, 75 mi

Competition Zone, 150 mi

Infrastructure

Greenfield Land Development Site (Esterhazy, SK)

Location: East Avenue and Park Dr, Esterhazy, SK — ½ km south of the town at the intersection of SK 22 (Park Dr) and East Avenue
Site Size: 10 acres, town-owned
Availability: Available for sale or long-term lease; pricing open
Overview: The primary 10-acre site is currently undeveloped. The gently sloping terrain is conducive to new construction and is easily accessible via a major highway. Most primary utilities are available in the area but not stubbed at the site. Zoned Industrial-Light and Industrial-Heavy.
Infrastructure:
- Electric: SaskPower (Crown Investments Corp) — 3-phase overhead, 24,900 volts available in the area but not stubbed to the site; 40 MW of available capacity on existing lines; nearest substation ¼ km. (888-757-6937)
- Natural Gas: SaskEnergy / TransGas (Crown Investments Corp) — 6″–12″ main at 50 psi; gas is in the vicinity but not to the site. (888-577-6937)
- Water: Town of Esterhazy (municipal) — 10″–12″ main, peak capacity 2,000,000 gallons; a new water system will be completed for 50-year capacity volumes. (306-745-5403)
- Wastewater: Town of Esterhazy (municipal) — 8″–24″ main; included in the water system upgrade. (306-745-5403)
- Telecommunications: SaskTel (provincial government) — fiber and wireless platforms; primary wireless available. (800-727-5835)
Transportation Access:
- Nearest highway: SK-22 (<¼ km); no nearest interstate.
- Not rail served; rail accessible at Regina (2 hours).
- Nearest airport: Regina, SK (238 km).
Site Contacts:
- Crystal Sabo, Director, Planning and Economic Development, Town of Esterhazy, ecdev@esterhazysk.ca, 306-745-5405

Mosaic Potash Operations (Esterhazy, SK)

One of the largest potash mining operations in the world, Mosaic operates multiple underground potash mines and processing facilities 7 km east of Esterhazy.