- Construction of the e-fuels demonstration plant began on October 1, 2024.
- The facility will be the world's largest research e-fuels production site.
- The plant will focus on producing sustainable aviation fuels using power-to-liquid technology.
- The project integrates Topsoe's eREACT™ and Sasol's LTFT™ technologies.
Project Overview
Sasol, Topsoe, Griesemann Gruppe, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have partnered to construct an e-fuels demonstration plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany. This facility will focus on the research and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) using power-to-liquid technology.
Construction and Scale
The construction of the plant began on October 1, 2024. Once completed, it is expected to be the world's largest research facility for e-fuels production, capable of demonstrating and testing electricity-based fuels across the entire technology value chain.
Technological Integration
The project integrates advanced technologies, including Topsoe's eREACT™ and Sasol's LTFT™ (low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch) technology. These technologies aim to optimize hydrogen utilization, minimize carbon footprint, and maximize yields in the production of e-fuels.
Research and Development
The plant is part of DLR's e-fuels Technology Platform Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP). It serves as a research platform to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial-scale production of power-to-liquid fuels. The facility's design allows for the analysis of various processes and technologies, supporting the development of scalable concepts for sustainable fuel production.
