Norsk E-fuel Awards Feed Study Contract to Paul Wurth (Sms Group), Utilizing Axens Technologies for the Initial E-fuel Plant
Norsk e-Fuel, a pioneering company in the production of sustainable e-fuels, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with industry leaders Paul Wurth (SMS group), Axens, Sunfire, and Climeworks. This collaboration aims to create one of the world's first industrial-sized e-Fuel production sites, prioritizing the aviation industry.
The innovation behind this project lies in the seamless integration of advanced technologies into a scalable industrial facility. The production site will convert water and CO2 into renewable fuels using a combination of a Reverse-Water-Gas-Shift (RWGS) unit, a Fischer-Tropsch unit, an upgrading unit (Gasel), and a co-electrolysis unit.
Renewable Energy Utilization
The process leverages abundant renewable energy sources in Norway, such as hydropower, to power the entire production, ensuring low carbon emissions.
Green Hydrogen Production
Using water electrolysis, the plant produces green hydrogen, a key building block for e-fuels, without relying on fossil fuels.
Carbon Capture Integration
CO2 is captured directly from the air or industrial sources, providing the carbon feedstock needed for fuel synthesis, which helps reduce overall atmospheric carbon.
Advanced Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Technology
Paul Wurth and Axens bring their cutting-edge expertise in catalytic synthesis and chemical engineering to convert hydrogen and captured CO2 into liquid synthetic fuels efficiently.
The deep integration of these state-of-the-art technologies allows for minimized overall energy consumption of the plant, making it a highly efficient and sustainable solution.
Technological Leadership
Norsk e-Fuel's technology partners are distinguished experts in the field. The partnership with Paul Wurth (SMS group) and Axens will provide Norsk e-Fuel with access to the best technologies available on the market. The co-electrolysis unit will be provided by Sunfire for commercial validation.
Karl Hauptmeier, CEO of Norsk e-Fuel, expressed confidence in their technology setup, stating it is the best for both current and future needs. Jean Sentenac, CEO of Axens, has expressed their pleasure to partner with Norsk e-Fuel and Paul Wurth on this project. Thomas Hansmann, CTO of SMS group, has expressed the company's commitment to supporting the energy transition and their excitement to contribute to the success of the project.
The partnership with Sunfire and Climeworks will also be beneficial for Norsk e-Fuel, as they will leverage their expertise in CO2 capture and utilization.
Norsk e-Fuel has contracted SMS group subsidiary Paul Wurth to engineer and design an e-Fuel production site in Mosjøen, Norway. This partnership will enable Norsk e-Fuel to quickly scale up production to meet rising demand.
This collaboration pioneers the commercial viability of e-fuels as sustainable replacements for fossil-derived fuels, especially for sectors difficult to electrify, such as aviation and heavy transport. Norsk e-Fuel is well-positioned to lead the way in the production of sustainable e-fuels, thanks to its solid foundations, ambition, and strength. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.
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- The innovative collaboration between Norsk e-Fuel and industry leaders, including Paul Wurth, Axens, Sunfire, and Climeworks, aims to create an industrial-sized e-Fuel production site that prioritizes the aviation industry, with the goal of minimizing carbon emissions.
- As part of this project, a co-electrolysis unit will be installed, provided by Sunfire, to convert water into hydrogen using renewable energy sources, which will be the key building block for e-fuels.
- The technology being utilized in this partnership, which includes a Reverse-Water-Gas-Shift (RWGS) unit, a Fischer-Tropsch unit, an upgrading unit (Gasel), and a co-electrolysis unit, is designed for efficient conversion of hydrogen and captured CO2 into liquid synthetic fuels, contributing to the global energy transition and sustainable development in the renewable-energy industry.
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