In this episode, we talk to Tim Boeltken, Founder and Managing Director at INERATEC, who shares insights into the innovative world of e-fuels and their potential to transform the aviation industry and beyond.

INERATEC is at the forefront of e-fuel production, developing modular technology that converts green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral liquid fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Boeltken discusses:

1. The basics of e-fuel production, describing it as “liquefied electricity” and explaining the process of combining green hydrogen and CO2 to create various fuel fractions.
2. Strategies to overcome the challenges of high production costs and input scarcity, including modular production units and strategic site selection.
3. The construction of INERATEC’s Pioneer Plant in Frankfurt, Germany, which will produce 2,500 tonnes of e-fuel annually and marks the company’s transition from technology provider to fuel producer.
4. The current state of e-fuel adoption across various industries, with aviation lagging behind maritime and road transportation despite its long-term potential.
5. The importance of strategic partnerships in scaling e-fuel production, including collaborations with companies like Safran, Engie, and Synhelion.

Throughout the conversation, Boeltken emphasises the transformative potential of e-fuels in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and the need for continued innovation and collaboration. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about the scalability of e-fuel production and its role in achieving global sustainability goals, particularly in the aviation industry.

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversation we had with Amy Hebert, Chair of the Board and CEO at Arcadia eFuels. Check it out here. 

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Links & More:

Sustainable e-Fuels Startup INERATEC Raises $129 Million - ESG Today 

INERATEC and COPEC enter strategic partnership to spearhead e-Fuel availability in Chile - BNamericas

Safran and Engie New Ventures invest in Ineratec, a German startup specializing in carbon-neutral synthetic fuels - Safran

INERATEC and Clariant join forces for a cleaner future - Hydrocarbon Engineering

INERATEC and Zenith plan new e-fuels plant in port of Amsterdam - Offshore Energy