- The e-fuels plant at Leuna Chemical Complex will produce 2500 tons annually, starting Q4 2027.
- The plant will use biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen as feedstocks.
- €130 million funding is secured from the German Federal Ministry for Transport.
- The facility will be the largest global demonstration and research site for e-fuels.
Project Overview
Sasol and Topsoe, in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Griesemann, are constructing an e-fuels demonstration plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany. The plant aims to produce 2500 tons of e-fuels annually, starting in Q4 2027.
Funding and Scale
The project has secured €130 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Transport. Once completed, it will be the largest demonstration and research facility globally for e-fuels production.
Technological Focus
The plant will primarily produce kerosene using renewable feedstocks, including biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen. It forms part of DLR’s Technology Platform Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP), which aims to advance the market ramp-up of PtL-fuels.
Partnership and Expertise
Topsoe and Sasol bring advanced technologies to the project, integrating Topsoe’s eREACT™ and Sasol’s LTFT™ technologies. Griesemann serves as the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor, facilitating the transition from research to practical application.
