PECOS, Texas — Infinium, a global leader in producing commercially available eFuels, has officially started construction on its second U.S.-based production facility called Project Roadrunner. The project, backed by investors Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, is located in Reeves County near Pecos, Texas.

Once operational, Project Roadrunner is expected to be the largest eFuels production site worldwide, generating 23,000 tonnes annually (approximately 7.6 million gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other eFuel products. These will serve prominent aviation customers, including American Airlines and IAG — the parent company of British Airways, Aer Lingus, and other global airlines.

“Infinium's Project Roadrunner marks a huge achievement for the fuel industry,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium. “Not only will the project produce commercial eSAF for its customers, it will bring highly skilled jobs and economic growth to the Pecos community and state of Texas. This project demonstrates the ongoing commitment of Infinium, its investors, and partners to help ensure that the United States remains a global leader in energy security, resilience and innovation.”

eFuels are synthetic fuels made from waste CO2 and renewable energy, chemically identical to petroleum fuels. These drop-in fuels integrate seamlessly into current engines, infrastructure, and manufacturing processes, offering energy diversification while leveraging existing global infrastructure. Infinium made history in 2023 by becoming the first company to produce and ship commercial eFuels volumes from its Project Pathfinder facility in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Financial close for Project Roadrunner was achieved with investments from Brookfield and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The facility is now under construction and represents a major investment in the region, supporting skilled labor jobs in construction, fabrication, operations, and logistics both locally and statewide. Contracts related to feedstock, vendors, and offtake have been secured and de-risked to attract necessary infrastructure capital and debt for scaling the eFuels market.

The facility will convert waste CO2 and renewable power into sustainable aviation fuel using purpose-built renewable energy assets. Produced fuels will be distributed across the U.S. and exported globally. Under a groundbreaking agreement with IAG, the eSAF will be shipped to the UK to comply with the new UK SAF Mandate, requiring 10% of jet fuel on UK flights to come from sustainable sources by 2030.

Jonathon Counsell, IAG’s Group Sustainability Officer, said, “The construction of Project Roadrunner represents a real step forward in the production of sustainable aviation fuel at scale. We're proud to be an early customer of Infinium's eSAF and working hard to procure and invest in SAF to deliver our 10% 2030 SAF goal. The aviation industry is making progress, but continued support and stronger incentives are necessary to accelerate production at the scale and pace required to ensure a long-term, affordable supply.”

The facility is projected to start commercial operations in 2027 and has secured 150 MW of new wind energy capacity through a long-term power purchase agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources.

“We are pleased to support Infinium's Roadrunner project, which reflects a significant step forward for an emerging new market for renewable electricity,” said Petter Skantze, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Development at NextEra Energy Resources. “The United States has tremendous potential to use its abundant energy resources to serve global demand, and we're excited to expand our investment in Texas to enable Infinium's industry-leading electro-fuels production facility.”

Infinium has partnered with Electric Hydrogen to provide a 100 megawatt HYPRPlant electrolyzer system for green hydrogen production at the site. This system will supply hydrogen for the eSAF plant and support future hydrogen demand.

Mario Fernandez, Head of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, added, “Infinium's Project Roadrunner stands as a remarkable example of how next-generation technologies can rapidly evolve from proof-of-concept to finance-ready infrastructure. At BE Catalyst, we are proud to have partnered with Infinium from the onset to help shape this project, positioning it to attract the necessary infrastructure capital required to scale and accelerate the delivery of eFuels into the market.”

Laura Hellman, Senior Vice President at Brookfield, said, “Our investments in Infinium and Project Roadrunner are the first Brookfield has committed to sustainable aviation fuel. We are excited about our partnership with Infinium which will help advance sustainability within the aviation sector consistent with the goals of our investment strategy.”

Project Roadrunner exemplifies growing support for innovative energy solutions that meet demand for resilient and decarbonized fuel supply chains, using existing infrastructure and engines. Infinium’s eFuels can be used as pure fuels or blended with petroleum products to significantly lower the carbon footprint. Supported by industry leaders, Infinium is expanding eFuel production facilities across the U.S. and globally to provide diverse, low-carbon fuel alternatives.

Originally reported by Infinium in PR News Wire.