Eurosatory took place from June 15 to 19 in Villepinte, north of Paris. There, Ineratec showcased its “Lifeline” product line: containerized, modular power-to-liquid (PtL) plants for applications in the defense sector and critical infrastructure. The plants are designed to convert renewable electricity, hydrogen, andCO2 into drop-in-compatible synthetic diesel, kerosene, and other fuelsusing the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
The fuels are ASTM-certified and have been confirmed by the Military Scientific Institute for Materials and Supplies as compatible with existing military and civilian platforms.
"Lifeline" is based on the same platform as ERA ONE
According to the company, the “Lifeline” systems can be quickly put into operation at various locations and flexibly integrated into existing infrastructure. In addition, they feature built-in fail-safe mechanisms that ensure continuous fuel production even if individual components or supply lines fail.
The technology is based on the same platform as ERA ONE. The PtL plant has been in operation at the Höchst Industrial Park in Frankfurt since 2025. It produces up to 2,500 metric tons of e-fuels per year.
Giga PtX Is Expected to Meet NATO's Fuel Needs
"Lifeline" is a key component of the Giga-PtX initiative. The consortium is led by Rheinmetall, Ineratec, the energy company E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH, the electrolyzer manufacturer Sunfire SE, and the Essen-based company Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH.
Through this collaboration, a decentralized network of modular PtL plants is to be established across Europe. Each facility would then produce between 5,000 and 7,000 metric tons of synthetic fuel per year. Once the network is fully operational, the initiative states that it will meet NATO’s demand for resilient, climate-neutral fuel. This is intended to reduce Europe’s dependence on crude oil imports and strengthen its energy sovereignty.
According to their own statements, Ineratec and Rheinmetall are currently in talks with the European Commission, NATO, and members of the European Parliament to secure funding and regulatory support for initial regional pilot projects.
