Clariant’s ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst powers Ineratec’s new eFuels plant
- Clariant
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Specialty-chemical company Clariant announced June 3 that its ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst is powering Ineratec’s advanced eFuels production plant, Era One, in the industrial park Frankfurt-Hoechst, Germany.
The facility, officially opening June 3, will recycle approximately 8,000 tons of CO2 annually and transform it into up to 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels and waxes.
This production capacity represents one of the largest power-to-liquids operations globally, positioning both companies at the forefront of sustainable fuel technology innovation.
“Our collaboration with Ineratec demonstrates how Clariant’s catalyst technologies are helping to make sustainable fuels a commercial reality,” said Georg Anfang, vice president at Clariant. “As global demand for sustainable aviation fuels continues to grow, driven by both regulatory requirements and corporate-sustainability commitments, our catalyst technologies are helping to bridge the gap between conventional and renewable energy systems.”
Tim Boeltken, co-founder and CEO of Ineratec, added, “Together with Clariant we have formed a strong innovation partnership to ensure highest quality and robustness of our new facility. Their ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst provides excellent activity and stability, which is essential for our innovative technology. This enables us to produce drop-in ready eFuels that meet the demanding standards of the fuel industry.”
Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Ineratec’s modular, scalable plants use renewable hydrogen and biogenic CO2 to produce kerosene-SAF, synthetic gasoline, eDiesel or eWaxes.
Clariant’s ShiftMax™ 100 RE catalyst presents several critical advantages for industrial eFuels production.
Used in the reverse water-gas shift process, the nickel-based reforming catalyst offers high efficiency in converting green hydrogen and captured CO2 into renewable syngas, the precursor for synthetic fuel.
It also excels in selectivity, resistance to coking and high-temperature stability while offering an extended lifetime.
These combined properties enable greater productivity and durability, which are paramount for economic viability.
The eFuels produced at the Ineratec facility directly replace conventional fuels.
They can be used as drop-in replacements in existing engines and infrastructure without modification, making them an attractive near-term solution for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, where electrification remains challenging.
