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Mason Today
By the People, for the People
Frontieras North America Closes on $850M West Virginia Plant
The coal reformation facility is expected to create thousands of construction jobs and over 200 permanent positions.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:31am
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Nearly four years after first announcing plans to build a plant in Mason County, West Virginia, Frontieras North America, a subsidiary of Frontier Applied Sciences, has closed on the purchase of 183 acres to move forward with an $850 million investment. The new coal reformation facility will utilize the company's patented FASForm technology to transform coal into high-value products like fertilizers and fuel, while producing zero waste.
Why it matters
This project represents a major economic boost for West Virginia, with the potential to increase the state's GDP by 3% once completed. The facility is expected to create thousands of construction jobs and over 200 permanent positions, many of which will pay over $100,000 per year. The initiative also aligns with the governor's long-term energy strategy to increase electricity generation from 16 to 50 gigawatts by 2050.
The details
Frontieras North America, a subsidiary of Frontier Applied Sciences, has closed on the purchase of 183 acres in Mason County, West Virginia to build an $850 million coal reformation facility. The plant will use the company's patented FASForm technology to transform coal into high-value products like fertilizers and fuel, while producing zero waste. Construction is estimated to begin later this year, with the plant expected to be operational by mid-2028.
- Frontieras first announced the Mason County project in April 2022.
- Construction is estimated to begin later this year.
- The plant is expected to be operational by the middle of 2028.
The players
Frontieras North America
A subsidiary of Frontier Applied Sciences that is building an $850 million coal reformation facility in West Virginia.
Patrick Morrisey
The governor of West Virginia, who announced the Frontieras project and highlighted the state's supportive industrial policies.
Matthew McKean
The CEO and co-founder of Frontieras North America.
Jim Justice
The former governor of West Virginia, who initially announced the Frontieras project in 2022 before becoming a U.S. senator.
What they’re saying
“West Virginia gave us every reason to build here, natural resources, world-class logistics and a government that understands the importance of industrial growth.”
— Matthew McKean, CEO and co-founder of Frontieras North America
“It is fantastic to see the progress Frontieras North America has made in Mason County. We knew this project would be a home run when we first announced this investment over three and a half years ago.”
— Jim Justice, Former Governor of West Virginia
What’s next
Construction on the Frontieras coal reformation facility in Mason County is estimated to begin later this year, with the plant expected to be operational by the middle of 2028.
The takeaway
This major investment by Frontieras North America represents a significant economic opportunity for West Virginia, with the potential to boost the state's GDP by 3% and create thousands of high-paying jobs in the coal reformation industry. The project also aligns with the governor's long-term energy strategy to increase electricity generation from renewable sources.
