An integral part of the economy

As a leading producer of transportation fuels, Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery is an integral part of the local and Midwest economy. Pine Bend is the largest private employer in Rosemount, and represents a significant portion of the city’s tax base.

Pine Bend has been recognized for its commitment to developing a strong business, partnering with community organizations, and supporting programs that contribute to Minnesota’s quality of life. Flint Hills is a two-time honoree of the Large Business of the Year Award from the Dakota County Regional Chamber for business excellence (2013 and 2025).

• Leading producer of the transportation fuels that Minnesotans and much of the Upper Midwest rely on, every day.
• Top producer of fertilizer – derived from the process of producing low-sulfur fuels – used by farmers in Minnesota and throughout the Midwest.
• One of America’s top producers of asphalt, representing approximately 11% of total U.S. supply.
• Responsible for approximately 50% of Canada’s total trade with Minnesota.
• Largest producer of ethanol in the Upper Midwest, with 400 million gallons produced annually.
• The nation’s largest behind-the-meter solar installation and the first refinery in the country to integrate large-scale solar into its operations, satisfying up to 45% of the refinery’s power needs.
• Primary supplier of jet fuel to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and other regional airports.
• Minnesota’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility, and the largest in the U.S. outside of California.

In a letter to Flint Hills Resources congratulating it on receiving the Business Excellence Award, Rosemount Mayor William Droste said, “Your staff carries out a demanding role that is crucial to our local economy and that of the entire region.  Your ability to meet ever-increasing technical and regulatory standards and your willingness to share the results through charitable activities are a credit to our community.”