Infinium's Project Roadrunner: Largest E-Fuels Facility in the World Underway in Texas
Key Ideas
- Infinium has made a final investment decision on Project Roadrunner, an e-fuels production plant in Texas, set to be the world's largest facility, producing synthetic aviation fuels and other e-fuels.
- The project involves a 100MW PEM electrolyser capacity provided by Electric Hydrogen, with construction underway and commercial production scheduled to begin in 2027.
- Infinium has secured offtake agreements with International Airlines Group and American Airlines, ensuring a significant portion of the e-fuels production will be sold to airlines.
- The project will be powered by 150MW of wind energy, and investments from companies like Brookfield and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst demonstrate growing interest and support for sustainable aviation fuel production.
Infinium, a US project developer, has announced a final investment decision on Project Roadrunner, an ambitious e-fuels production plant in Pecos, west Texas. The facility is on track to become the largest e-fuels facility globally, producing 23,000 tons per year of synthetic aviation fuels (e-SAF) and other e-fuels such as e-diesel and e-naphtha. Infinium has secured significant offtake agreements with major airlines like International Airlines Group and American Airlines, ensuring a market for its products. The project will be powered by 150MW of wind energy sourced from NextEra Energy Resources. Additionally, Infinium has garnered investments from companies like Brookfield and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, signaling support for sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. The facility is expected to commence commercial production in 2027 and aims to supply both domestic and international markets. This development aligns with the UK's and EU's plans to introduce mandatory e-SAF quotas for the aviation sector in the coming years. The project also includes a 100MW PEM electrolyser capacity provided by Electric Hydrogen, indicating a focus on hydrogen production for potential future opportunities. Overall, the project represents a significant step towards sustainable aviation and a cleaner future for the industry.
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