NextChem signs contract with Paul Wurth and Norsk e-Fuel

This will be the first factory being developed by Norsk e-Fuel AS, a Norwegian project developer backed by a strong shareholder group including Paul Wurth amongst others.

NextChem Tech will apply its proprietary NX CPO1 technology, an advanced process to produce synthesis gas via a controlled partial oxidation, through a very fast reaction. When applied to synthetic fuel production, this versatile technology is contributing to improve carbon efficiency recovery yield. The first plant developed by Norsk e-Fuel will have a production capacity of 40 000 tpy of e-Fuels to enter operation after 2026. Based on the initial design, two additional facilities with a capacity of approximately 80 000 tpy each are planned to be built by 2030. The aim is to effectively reduce current flight emissions by leveraging the use of cutting-edge technologies to produce e-Fuels.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, commented: “We are proud of being part of this breakthrough technological initiative with SMS group and Norsk e-Fuel aimed at industrialising e-Fuels production in Norway for aviation.”

“Our collaboration with NextChem Tech is another step towards improving carbon efficiency of our production processes while simultaneously reducing costs. We are grateful for this impactful partnership and look forward to the seamless integration of all technology components," said Karl Hauptmeier, CEO of Norsk e-Fuel.

“Having NextChem Tech on board completes the overall picture of technology providers involved in the project. This collaboration enables Nork e-Fuel to improve process efficiency and competitiveness in the e-Fuels market. With now all partners on board and having the FEED study started, we are confident to bring this project to an historical success,” said Paul Tockert, Executive Vice President Metallurgy SMS group.

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