In an endeavour to reshape the future of energy production, Sacramento-based startup Infinium has pioneered a process of converting water and carbon dioxide into fuel.
Situated in Corpus Christi, Texas, Infinium’s Corpus Christi facility employs a sophisticated process where electrolysers split water into hydrogen and oxygen, utilizing electricity generated from nearby wind and solar farms. The hydrogen subsequently combines with captured CO2 from local refineries in a series of chemical reactions, yielding a synthetic fuel with properties similar to conventional fossil fuels. With a capacity to produce nearly 8,300 liters of e-fuel daily, the facility is dedicated to clean energy initiatives.
While e-fuel production faces challenges from supply chain complexities to cost considerations, the advancement of renewable energy technologies offers hope for a future powered by clean, sustainable fuels.