Japanese energy major Eneos could import green hydrogen-based e-fuels from Germany under a new agreement with German eFuel One (GEF1).
Under a forward-looking agreement, GEF1 could supply the oil refiner an unspecified volume of green hydrogen-based e-gasoline from its planned 75,000 tonne-per-year project in Lower Saxony.
Eneos said the fuel could be offered to transport and mobility customers, supporting the decarbonisation of existing vehicle fleets and infrastructure.
While it is not yet a definitive arrangement, GEF1 says it could contribute to climate targets in Europe and Japan, while strengthening Germany’s position as an e-fuel producer and exporter.
GEF1 aims to commission its plant in late 2028, which will use e-methanol sourced from HIF’s planned Uruguay project through a non-binding deal made earlier this year.
It is set to use CAC Engineering’s Methafuel technology to convert the molecule into drop-in e-gasoline compatible with existing vehicles and fuel infrastructure.
Japan could become a key importer of e-fuels as it seeks to decarbonise sectors such as mobility, power, aviation, shipping and heavy industry while remaining heavily reliant on imported energy.
Although domestic production is being supported, limited renewable energy resources and high production costs mean overseas supply is likely to play a central role.
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