Trump Administration Directs DPA Support for Sky Quarry’s 5,000 bpd Refinery
Sky Quarry highlighted Presidential Determinations under the Defense Production Act directing federal support to expand domestic refining capacity, targeting strategic assets like its fully permitted Nevada refinery. The 5,000 barrel-per-day Eagle Springs Foreland facility stands to gain from accelerated throughput and distribution initiatives.
1. Presidential Determinations Expand DPA Authorities
On April 20, 2026, Presidential Determinations under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act directed federal authorities to accelerate development of large-scale energy infrastructure and bolster domestic petroleum refining capacity to strengthen national defense and fuel reliability.
2. Sky Quarry's Foreland Refinery Profile
The Eagle Springs Foreland refinery near Ely, Nevada is fully permitted, upgraded, and processes approximately 5,000 barrels per day of regional crude into diesel, VGO, naphtha and liquid paving asphalt for markets across Nevada and the Intermountain West.
3. Western U.S. Supply Constraints
Refining capacity in the Western United States has lagged demand due to accelerating closures in California and stringent environmental regulations, creating a supply gap that relies increasingly on imports and strategic reserve drawdowns.
4. Alignment with Federal Expansion Programs
Sky Quarry is evaluating opportunities to leverage Defense Production Act authorities and federal initiatives aimed at expanding refining throughput, increasing transportation fuel production and strengthening regional distribution networks.