New CO2 conversion project turns steel emissions into e-fuels

Californian electrofuels company Infinium is teaming up with French energy giant Engie on a project that is set to convert hundreds of thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions from steel production into clean electrofuels for European aviation and shipping.

The new Reuze CO2 conversion facility will be located in Dunkirk, France and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. 

The electrolyser system is designed to neutralise 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year from local ArcelorMittal steelmaking operations.

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"This is a groundbreaking moment for Infinium and electrofuels in Europe," said Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle.

"The future production facility in France is a demonstration of the huge commitment global industry leaders like Engie are making to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation, shipping and truck fleets. This unique partnership is a great example of what can happen when leaders from manufacturing, energy, government and technology come together with a shared mission."

Infinium's electrofuels technology converts renewable power into green hydrogen, which, along with the waste CO2, is used to make ultra-low carbon fuels. 

These fuels are an instant replacement for traditional jet fuel and diesel and can be directly used in planes, ships and truck fleets without the need to convert engine design or make changes in infrastructure. 

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"We are proud to develop this large-scale project which combines innovative solutions with the ambition to speed up carbon neutrality," said Sébastien Arbola, EVP Engie Thermal Generation, Hydrogen and Energy Supply.

"Hydrogen and e-fuels will play an important role towards the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industrial sectors and the sustainability of large transportation companies."

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