Nitrogen+Syngas 396 Jul-Aug 2025
21 July 2025
New installation for CO2 to syngas catalyst
Clariant says that its ShiftMax 100 RE catalyst is now in operation at INERATEC’s Era One e-fuels production plant in the Frankfurt Hoechst industrial park. The facility will transform around 8,000 t/a of CO2 into up to 2,500 t/a of synthetic fuels and waxes. The e-fuels produced at the INERATEC facility 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.
Georg Anfang, Vice President at Clariant, said, “Our collaboration with INERATEC demonstrates how Clariant’s catalyst technologies are helping to make sustainable fuels a commercial reality. 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.”
Clariant says that its catalyst presents several critical advantages for industrial e-fuels production. Used in the reverse water gas shift process, the nickel-based reforming catalyst offers high efficiency in converting green H2 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.
