Haltermann Carless and INERATEC Join Forces to Scale Synthetic Fuels

Haltermann Carless and INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for strategic cooperation within the "ERA T.H2" project,

with the goal of advancing the industrial deployment and commercialization of sustainable e-fuels and renewable hydrocarbons in Europe. The chemical company intends to purchase a significant amount of bio-e-SAF and bio-e-Naphtha annually for a minimum period of ten years following the plant’s commissioning.

Dr. Bruno Philippon, General Manager Division Performance Fuels at Haltermann Carless, said:“ As a pioneer in sustainable fuel solutions, we see e-fuels as a key complement to our portfolio of renewable fuels. They have an important role to play in motorsport, aviation and other applications where high energy density remains essential. The combination of renewable biomass feedstocks and Fischer-Tropsch technology creates new opportunities to scale sustainable fuels and hydrocarbon solutions for demanding applications. Together with INERATEC, we aim to accelerate the industrial deployment and market adoption of these next-generation fuels. ”

Dr.-Ing. Tim Böltken, Co-Founder & CEO of INERATEC, said:“Our collaboration with Haltermann Carless marks an important step in unlocking the full potential of "ERA T.H2". The planned long-term offtake of our products provides a strong foundation for the successful ramp-up of the plant and sends a powerful signal to the market: demand for sustainable e-fuels and renewable hydrocarbons is growing. Together, we are helping to make these urgently needed solutions available for aviation, mobility, and industry.”

"ERA T.H2": Europe’s First Commercial Power-and-Biomass-to-e-Fuel Project

The "ERA T.H2" project is among the world’s first commercial Power-and-Biomass-to-Liquids (PBtL) facilities. Located in Normandy, France, the plant will use sustainably sourced residual wood biomass from the region together with renewable energy to produce synthetic fuels and hydrocarbons. Commissioning is scheduled for 2029. Starting in 2031, the facility is expected to process approximately 60,000 tonnes of residual wood biomass annually, sourced from regional forests and industrial operations. Through gasification, these residues will be converted into syngas, which will then be transformed using INERATEC’s technology into at least 13,000 tonnes of Fischer-Tropsch products per year, including e-SAF for aviation and basic chemical feedstocks such as e-Naphtha.

By combining biomass utilization with advanced fuel synthesis, the "ERA T.H2" project will establish a new industrial circular value chain in the Normandy region. Locally sourced residual biomass will be converted into sustainable synthetic fuels that can contribute to the decarbonization of aviation and other hard-to-abate sectors, including the chemical industry. The project benefits from strong regional support and builds on Normandy’s long-standing industrial heritage, a region in which Haltermann Carless has maintained operations through its own site for many years.