US-based e-fuels producer Infinium will offtake carbon dioxide (CO2) from Kinetik Holdings Inc., (Kinetik)’s amine gas processing facilities in West Texas for use as a feedstock in the production of ultra-low carbon e-fuels.
The agreement offers a blueprint for the industry to reconsider its approach to utilising waste streams like CO2, tapping into them for applications that offer meaningful reuse of emissions.
According to Infinium, the CO2 will be used for its Project Roadrunner, which will deliver sustainable aviation fuel into both US and international markets.
“There are many roles to be played in the energy transition, and this partnership shows that e-fuels production and utilisation is truly a win-win for all in the energy industry,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium.
Amine gas treating, also known as gas sweetening, involves the use of amines to remove hydrogen sulphide and CO2 during the natural gas recovery process.
Infinium plans to pair the recovered CO2 with green hydrogen to produce syngas, which the company processes to generate e-SAF – a fuel that could contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach Net Zero by 2050.
“As the first step of Kinetik’s New Energy Ventures, I am excited to announce our participation in Project Roadrunner and strongly support Infinium’s mission to significantly reduce carbon emissions,” said Jamie Welch, President and CEO of Kinetik.
Last December it was revealed that Bill Gates-backed sustainable energy firm Breakthrough Energy Catalyst had committed $75m to support Project Roadrunner.
Speaking during COP28, Gates highlighted the importance of reducing costs to accelerate the rollout low carbon , “Bringing down the green premium is key for the widespread adoption of climate technologies.”
American Airlines will become the first offtake partner for e-SAF from Project Roadrunner, with emissions reductions going to finance group Citi.
Infinium launched its first e-fuels facility earlier this year. Named Project Pathfinder, the Corpus Christi-based initiative produces fuels to be used in heavy transit combustion engines, chemical processes and infrastructure.
