Infinium, based in Sacramento, California, has started construction on Project Roadrunner, its second U.S. eFuels facility in Reeves County, Texas, near Pecos. Backed by Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, the site is set to be the world’s largest eFuels production facility, with operations starting in 2027.

The plant will produce 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other eFuels yearly for clients like American Airlines and IAG. eFuels, made from waste CO2 and renewable energy, integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle said: “Infinium’s Project Roadrunner marks a huge achievement for the fuel industry. Not only will the project produce commercial eSAF for its customers, it will bring highly skilled jobs and economic growth to the Pecos community and state of Texas.”

Supported by 150 MW of wind power from a NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary and a 100 MW HYPRPlant from Electric Hydrogen for green hydrogen production, the project will meet domestic and international demand, including the UK’s 2030 SAF Mandate.

Jonathon Counsell, IAG’s Group Sustainability Officer, stated: “The construction of Project Roadrunner represents a real step forward in the production of sustainable aviation fuel at scale. We’re proud to be an early customer of Infinium’s eSAF and working hard to procure and invest in SAF to deliver our 10% 2030 SAF goal.”

Petter Skantze, Senior Vice President at NextEra Energy Resources, said: “We are pleased to support Infinium’s Roadrunner project, which reflects a significant step forward for an emerging new market for renewable electricity.”