The economic future of Uintah County received a major boost on Wednesday with the announcement of a new upgrader planned for Uintah County. Much like a refinery, the upgrader is the latest project of company Uintah Advantage. 1000 jobs are anticipated during the peak of construction and once complete the upgrader will staff around 150 high paying full time jobs. The anticipated 30 month construction period is expected to begin in the 1st quarter of 2018. Actual startup of the operation is expected in the 4th quarter of 2020. The project’s minor source air permit has already been approved and the zoning is already in place for its location on Leland Bench on private property. The economic implications of the project are significant for the economy by leveling the playing field and creating a competitive advantage for the local oil and gas industry.
