The future supply of eGasoline was agreed upon in a Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA). Through this partnership, both companies aim to contribute to the development of a global market for synthetic fuels by linking European production capacity with demand in Japan.
The collaboration builds on the existing partnership between Eneos and eFuel GmbH, which is a shareholder and strategic partner of GEF1.
E-Fuels Imports Support Decarbonization Strategy
For Eneos, the partnership with GEF1 is a key component of its “Carbon Neutrality Plan.” Among other things, the plan identifies e-fuels as a central measure for decarbonization.
Through this import, the company now aims to gain practical experience early on with the introduction, distribution, and use of synthetic fuels in Japan. In doing so, it hopes to prepare for a potential increase in volume as demand and regulations continue to evolve.
In addition, the agreement enables the Japanese company to offer customers in the transportation and mobility sector an additional option for fuels with lownet CO2 emissions.
GEF1 Secures Its First Customer in Asia
With this partnership, GEF1 has secured its first customer in Japan and, at the same time, its first in Asia.
The German company produces e-fuels at a large-scale production facility in Steyerberg, Lower Saxony . According to the company, this is the first commercial facility of its kind in Germany. There, e-gasoline is produced from green hydrogen and recycledCO2 . The process utilizes MethaFuel technology from Cac Engineering GmbH.
Synthetic fuels make use of existing infrastructure
In addition to green hydrogen, synthetic fuels can also be produced from synthesis gas derived from biomass.
According to GEF1, these fuels are compatible with existing engines, infrastructure, and distribution systems. They can be used particularly in applications that are difficult to electrify.
