eFuels (electric fuel) are synthetic, liquid fuels. They are produced from hydrogen obtained purely from renewable energy and CO₂ (carbon dioxide), which can be filtered from the ambient air, for example.
Together with international partners and the Chilean operating company Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF), we have ensured that synthetic fuel has been produced industrially in Punta Arenas in Chile since the end of 2022.
To produce eFuels, the first step is to break down water into its components hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) by electrolysis. The electrical energy for electrolysis comes from renewable sources. The hydrogen is then combined with CO₂, which is obtained directly from the atmosphere or from biogenic sources, to produce methanol, which is then converted into petrol or, depending on the process, kerosene.
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