World’s Largest eFuels Production Facility to Open in Texas
Wind energy and green hydrogen will be used for sustainable fuel production at the site.
Generate green jobs and boost the local economy.
Meet demands from airlines to achieve their climate goals.
Infinium, a California-based company that produces ultra-low carbon synthetic eFuels, has already started work on the largest eFuels production facility in Reeves County, Texas.
The new facility, also called Project Roadrunner, will become the world’s largest eFuels production site once it is operational and is expected to produce about 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) every year for airline customers like American Airlines and International Airlines Group (IAG).
What are eFuels?
They are synthetic fuels produced using renewable energy and carbon dioxide (CO₂). They can be used just like traditional fuels in engines, planes, and fuel infrastructure and are a practical low-carbon alternative without building a new system.
The company is already producing eFuels at a plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Project Roadrunner will expand their capacity further.
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The project is financially backed by Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, who believe that eFuels is the need of the hour and the more viable and most effective path to reduce transportation emissions, particularly in the aviation sector where other clean options are limited. Apart from that, it will also generate high-skilled jobs in construction, operations, and logistics in the local Texas area, supporting the economy.
Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle said: "Infinium’s Project Roadrunner marks a huge achievement for the fuel industry. Not only will the project produce commercial eSAF for its customers, but it will also bring highly skilled jobs and economic growth to the Pecos community and the state of Texas.
"This project demonstrates the ongoing commitment of Infinium, its investors, and partners to help ensure that the United States remains a global leader in energy security, resilience and innovation."
The facility will run using 150 megawatts of wind energy from a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and will also employ Electric Hydrogen's green hydrogen technology. This is to keep the production process low-carbon and sustainable throughout.
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Also, in agreement with IAG, some of eSAF will be flown to the UK to meet the country's new rules requiring airlines to use 10% sustainable fuels by 2030.
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Source: Infinium
