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Infinium, a pioneer in the production of commercially available eFuels, today announced the commencement of construction on its second U.S. production facility, Project Roadrunner. Located in Reeves County, West Texas, near Pecos, this ambitious undertaking is poised to become the world's largest eFuels production site, significantly boosting the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other eFuel products.

Project Roadrunner, backed by major investors Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, is expected to generate 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons) of eSAF annually once operational. This output is critical for global aviation leaders like American Airlines and IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Aer Lingus, who are increasingly committed to decarbonizing their operations.

Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium, hailed Project Roadrunner as a "huge achievement for the fuel industry." Beyond its environmental impact, the facility is anticipated to bring a substantial economic boost to the Pecos community and the state of Texas, creating highly skilled jobs in construction, fabrication, operations, and logistics. Schuetzle emphasized that the project underscores Infinium's dedication, along with its investors and partners, to ensuring the United States maintains its leadership in energy security, resilience, and innovation.

eFuels are a revolutionary class of synthetic fuels, meticulously produced from waste CO2 and renewable energy. These "drop-in" fuels are chemically identical to conventional petroleum-based fuels, enabling seamless integration with existing engines, infrastructure, and manufacturing processes in the transportation and chemicals sectors. Infinium demonstrated its pioneering capability in 2023 by becoming the first company to produce and ship commercial volumes of eFuels from its Project Pathfinder facility in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Infinium's Roadrunner facility will convert waste CO2 and renewable energy into eSAF, utilizing new renewable power assets specifically built for the project. The eFuels produced will cater to both domestic U.S. demand and international markets. Notably, a landmark agreement with IAG will see eSAF shipped to the UK, helping the airline group meet compliance requirements under the recently enacted UK SAF Mandate, which mandates a minimum of 10% sustainable feedstock for all jet fuel in flights departing from the UK by 2030.

Jonathon Counsell, IAG鈥檚 Group Sustainability Officer, lauded Project Roadrunner as a "real step forward in the production of sustainable aviation fuel at scale." He reiterated IAG's commitment to procuring and investing in SAF to achieve its 10% SAF goal by 2030, while also underscoring the need for continued support and stronger incentives to accelerate production.

Expected to commence commercial operations in 2027, the Roadrunner facility has already secured 150 MW of new wind generation capacity from a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources through a long-term power purchase agreement. Infinium has also tapped Electric Hydrogen, a leading electrolyzer manufacturer, to supply its complete 100 MW HYPRPlant solution for on-site green hydrogen production, with additional capacity to support future hydrogen offtake opportunities.