INERATEC Breaks Ground on E-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt
- The plant will produce up to 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually starting in 2024.
- The PtL plant will use CO2 and green hydrogen as feedstocks.
- INERATEC is investing over €30 million in the construction of the plant.
- Plant modules are being manufactured in Karlsruhe and will be integrated at the site.
Project Overview
INERATEC has initiated the construction of a power-to-liquid (PtL) plant at Industriepark Höchst in Frankfurt, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Hesse's Economics Minister Tarek Al-Wazir. The plant aims to produce up to 2,500 tons of sustainable e-fuels annually starting in 2024, contributing significantly to climate-protection targets.
Production Details
The PtL plant will utilize CO2 and green hydrogen as feedstocks to generate liquid hydrocarbons, known as e-fuels. The existing infrastructure at Industriepark Höchst, including a biogas plant operated by Infraserv Höchst, provides ideal conditions for production. The demand for synthetic fuels in industries such as shipping, aviation, and chemicals is substantial.
Investment and Manufacturing
INERATEC is investing over €30 million in the plant's construction, supported by the Environmental Innovation Program. The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection has recognized the project's climate protection potential. Plant modules have been manufactured in Karlsruhe since mid-2022 and will be integrated at the Frankfurt site in the coming months.
Significance and Future Plans
Hesse's Economics Minister Tarek Al-Wazir highlighted the project's importance for sustainable mobility, particularly in aviation. The pilot plant aims to produce synthetic kerosene on a larger scale to facilitate mass production. Dr. Joachim Kreysing, Managing Director of Infraserv Höchst, emphasized the site's long-standing tradition of innovation and its commitment to sustainable transformation. The new plant will be well-integrated into the existing production network, leveraging Infraserv Höchst's experience in hydrogen technology.