Texas Pellets, which went up in smoke and later smoldered for about two months back in 2017, has been repaired, met all the requirements and is set to reopen its wood storage facility and shipping terminal.

The company made the announcement on Wednesday that it has begun commissioning and operations testing, which includes loading and receiving pellets in preparation for resumption of operations that will include ship loading.

Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richard said the facility has been inspected and the “stop work order” has been lifted as they have met all of the requirements put in place.

The facility is located at the Port of Port Arthur.

“The Port of Port Arthur is working with its tenant, Texas Pellets, to confirm Texas Pellets’ assurance to us that the proper steps have been taken in order to avert another incident,” Larry Kelley, port director and CEO of the Port said in a press release. “Early in the rehabilitation process, the Port engaged the consulting firm, U.S. Forensics, to review numerous aspects of the operation, re-design, engineering and management controls in close coordination with the tenant and its engineering team. We look forward to a safe return to service as well as the opportunity for job creation and continued economic development this facility will provide to our community.”

Texas Pellets hired Jensen Hughes as a consultant and an engineering firm that has won awards for fire and life safety design. The Texas Pellets facility underwent approximately 18 months of work to rebuild the storage and shipping facility utilizing leading edge technology. Concurrent with the renovations, Texas Pellets reviewed and instituted new operational practices and policies.

“On behalf of everyone at Texas Pellets, we want to express our gratitude and thanks to the port commissioners and staff, Port Arthur City Council and Fire Department, and area neighbors for their continued support of our local operations,” Bryan Davis, general manager, said. “We look forward to resuming safe and economically viable operations and bringing jobs to the community.”

Texas Pellets’ Port of Port Arthur facility provides storage, delivery and ship loading services for wood pellets produced at its Woodville facility. The Company expects the silo and loading facilities to be fully operational in the second quarter.

The company underwent Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the debtor has scheduled an auction on March 21. The sale hearing is scheduled for March 27, according to Bloomberg.