Progress is being made step by step on the subject of eFuels:
The world’s largest research and demonstration plant for the production of power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels in Leuna is intended to make a decisive contribution to achieving future CO2 reduction targets in the mobility sector, particularly in aviation. The aim of the project is to produce PtL fuels for the market ramp-up in a scalable and economical way and thus make a positive contribution to the climate and environmental goals of the German government. The German government is funding the investment project with a total of 130 million euros. Research operations at the plant are expected to start in 2028.
Why Leuna?
After a two-year selection process involving over 60 locations, the Leuna chemical site was chosen from 16 finalists as the future location for the technology platform. It is one of the most important locations for fuel production in Germany. Almost 100 years ago, pioneering processes for the production of synthetic fuels were developed here and implemented on an industrial scale for the first time worldwide. The DLR research facility in Leuna is the first time that the overall integration of a production plant for electricity-based fuels of this size has been tested.
The technology platform for power-to-liquid fuels (TPP) combines research and industrial production and has a capacity of 2,500 tons per year. DLR is testing new technologies and processes at the facility together with partners from science and industry. The modular design enables the investigation and comparison of different production methods and technologies. The facility can be used by industry and research from all over Europe.
We keep our fingers crossed!
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