Wedoany.com Report-Jun 12, German cleantech company Ineratec has launched Era One, a Power-to-Liquid plant in Frankfurt-Höchst, Germany, designed to produce sustainable e-fuels and e-chemicals. As Europe’s largest facility of its kind, it can generate up to 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-fuels annually, supporting eco-friendly mobility. Operations began a few weeks ago, marking a key step for Europe’s sustainable energy goals.

The plant in Frankfurt-Höchst is the largest of its kind in Europe and will produce up to 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-fuels annually.

The plant produces synthetic crude oil from biogenic CO2 sourced from a local biogas plant and green hydrogen, a byproduct of chlorine production, both within the Frankfurt-Höchst industrial park. This crude oil is refined into sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), e-diesel, and base chemicals for products like sustainable plastics. These “drop-in ready” e-fuels require no modifications to existing systems, such as aircraft engines, aiding the decarbonization of aviation, shipping, and chemical industries.

Tim Böltken, Ineratec’s co-founder and CEO, stated at the opening ceremony: “With Era One, we offer a genuine solution to one of the biggest problems of our time: emissions in sectors that are hard to electrify, like aviation and shipping. Climate-neutral e-fuels are not just technologically possible. Era One shows that they are also ready for the market.”

Kaweh Mansoori, Hesse’s Minister of Economic Affairs, said: “The opening of Era One marks a landmark milestone for an independent European energy supply. It demonstrates the attractiveness of Hesse as a location for innovative companies. This project embodies the fusion of modern technology, ecological responsibility, and the development of new, high-quality industries.”

Ineratec’s modular plant design allows for rapid capacity expansion. The company plans to significantly increase production by 2030 to meet regulations like the Refuel EU Aviation, which mandates sustainable aviation fuel quotas. The project is supported by a €70 million financing package, including €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and a €30 million grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, alongside funding from Germany’s Environmental Innovation Programme. Additional investors include Piva Capital, HG Ventures, TDK Ventures, and others.