Infinium, the global pioneer in commercially available eFuels, has begun construction on Project Roadrunner, a new production facility in Reeves County, Texas, near Pecos. Set to become the world’s largest eFuels plant, the site will produce 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons) annually of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other eFuels. Customers include major airlines like American Airlines and IAG, parent of British Airways and Aer Lingus.
“Infinium’s Project Roadrunner marks a huge achievement for the fuel industry,” said CEO Robert Schuetzle, highlighting its economic and environmental benefits. With support from investors Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, the facility promises to bring skilled jobs to Texas and help solidify U.S. leadership in energy innovation.
eFuels, made from waste CO2 and renewable energy, can replace petroleum-based fuels without changing engines or infrastructure. Infinium made history in 2023 with Project Pathfinder in Corpus Christi, becoming the first to ship commercial eFuels to the U.S. and Europe.
Roadrunner has secured major commercial agreements and financing, including 150 MW of wind energy from a NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary. Electric Hydrogen will supply its 100 MW HYPRPlant for green hydrogen production.
eFuels Set to Power Sustainable Aviation with Global Backing
The Roadrunner project will serve both U.S. and international markets. Under a deal with IAG, eSAF will be shipped to the UK to meet the UK SAF Mandate, requiring 10% of jet fuel from sustainable sources by 2030. “This represents a real step forward in the production of sustainable aviation fuel at scale,” said IAG’s Jonathon Counsell.
Commercial operations are expected by 2027 and backers say the project is a model for how next-gen climate tech can scale quickly. Brookfield’s Laura Hellman called the investment a strategic move to decarbonize aviation, while BE Catalyst’s Mario Fernandez praised the project’s finance-readiness.
North Dakota plant also in the works for Infinium
The company is also working on a site to be constructed in either North or South Dakota. In February 2025 it signed a deal with Summit Carbon Solutions that would potentially provide up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for its planned eFuels plant in one of the two states.
Summit‘s pipeline system will ensure Infinium receives a stable flow of CO2, a crucial element in creating ultra-low carbon eFuels.
Read more: Summit Carbon Solutions And Infinium Partner On eFuels
