Synthetic Fuel Projects Database

The decarbonisation of various transport sectors has led to the development and deployment of new technologies, particularly synthetic fuels. As a result, numerous production projects are emerging across the globe. The majority of these projects have been announced recently and are therefore still in an early stage of development.

This document is a database of green synthetic fuel production projects identified by Enerdata globally. It shows a representative sample of major synthetic fuel projects . At the heart of our database are advanced projects centered around next-generation biofuels and e-fuels, such as ammonia, methanol, and e-kerosene. These innovative solutions are gaining momentum, particularly in sectors like maritime and aviation, where reducing emissions is crucial for meeting global climate targets.

So-called e-fuels are molecules that are produced by combining renewable hydrogen, obtained by water electrolysis using low-carbon electricity, and a carbon containing molecule most of the time (carbon dioxide or monoxide), or nitrogen in the case of e-ammonia.  E-fuels are therefore largely linked to hydrogen production and depend on the evolution of its market.

Biofuels are produced through processes like fermentation, and pyrolysis, depending on the type of fuel. The main feedstocks include crops such as corn, sugarcane, and soybeans, as well as waste oils, algae, and cellulose-rich biomass. These methods convert raw materials into bioethanol, biodiesel, or advanced biofuels.