Sidley is representing United Airlines Ventures in a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery which, at full production, could produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and other renewable fuels. UAV could invest as much as $37.5 million into NEXT, as long as the company meets certain milestone targets.
The Sidley team was led by Kevin P. Lewis (Transportation), Sandi Knox (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital), and Stephen B. Ballas (M&A). The team also included Jon W. Daly (Energy and Infrastructure); Heather M. Palmer (Environmental); Jason J. Lawler (M&A); Derek W. Kang (M&A); Paul McBride (Energy and Infrastructure); and Natasha Gunasekara (Real Estate).
The Sidley team was led by Kevin P. Lewis (Transportation), Sandi Knox (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital), and Stephen B. Ballas (M&A). The team also included Jon W. Daly (Energy and Infrastructure); Heather M. Palmer (Environmental); Jason J. Lawler (M&A); Derek W. Kang (M&A); Paul McBride (Energy and Infrastructure); and Natasha Gunasekara (Real Estate).
