Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Invests in Infinium to Expand eFuels in Japan
Key highlights
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank made an impact equity investment in Infinium to expand Infinium's presence in Japan.
- Infinium produces electrofuels, including electro‑sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen.
- These electrofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% versus conventional fossil fuels and can be used as drop-in SAF without engine or infrastructure changes.
- The investment supports scaling eFuels to help Japan secure a stable supply of sustainable aviation fuel for aviation decarbonization.
Investment
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank made an impact equity investment in Infinium to expand the company's presence in Japan; SuMiTB has pursued impact equity since April 2022 to support initiatives addressing social challenges.
Technology
Infinium's proprietary process produces electrofuels, including electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen.
Impact and use
The produced fuels reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90% versus conventional fossil fuels and are usable as drop-in replacements without modifications to existing aircraft engines or infrastructure; the investment is intended to help scale eFuels and support Japan's goal of securing a stable supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Source: Infinium