Infinium, the world’s first producer of commercially available ultra-low carbon eFuels, has announced a strategic funding partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to accelerate the expansion of Infinium’s eFuels platform. Infinium’s eFuels, including the next-generation sustainable aviation fuel eSAF, can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90 percent or more compared to conventional fuels.
Under the terms of the agreement, Brookfield has committed to invest over $200 million in Infinium and its Project Roadrunner, currently under development in West Texas. Additionally, Brookfield has pledged up to $850 million for the deployment of other Infinium eFuels projects worldwide, contingent on meeting pre-agreed metrics. The investment will be made through the Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF I) and represents Brookfield’s first direct investment in sustainable aviation fuel. Brookfield will also lead Infinium’s Series C Preferred Stock offering.
“Brookfield is a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled to secure this additional capital as we scale eSAF production to meet the overwhelming demand from the aviation industry,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium. “Our Project Pathfinder site was the first to bring commercial volumes of eFuels to market, and Project Roadrunner brings additional volumes of eFuels to scale global supplies. As our airline partners continue to push for more SAF and decarbonization options, Infinium remains committed to accelerating production to help meet those demands.”
Infinium’s eSAF is a next-generation sustainable aviation fuel produced through a proprietary process that combines water, waste CO2, and renewable energy to create ultra-low carbon fuels, including eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. These eFuels are “drop-in” replacements for fossil-based fuels and can be used without modifications to engines or infrastructure in planes, ships, trucks, and manufacturing processes.
Infinium recently announced a strategic agreement with American Airlines, under which the airline will purchase commercial volumes of Infinium eSAF starting in 2026 from Project Roadrunner. This agreement secures offtake for Project Roadrunner and supports American Airlines’ efforts to decarbonize its fleet and achieve its sustainability goals.
In addition to eSAF, Project Roadrunner will also produce eNaphtha, which is used in plastics manufacturing, and eDiesel, which can power long-haul trucking and maritime sectors—areas that are challenging to electrify. Infinium is actively negotiating additional offtake contracts for the plant’s remaining capacity, with announcements expected in due course.
Jehangir Vevaina, managing partner at Brookfield, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are very excited to be partnering with Infinium, a leader in the development and production of ultra-low carbon intensity drop-in fuel alternatives. Our investment is structured to provide the capital Infinium needs to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuels to meet the growing demand from corporate customers while generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for Brookfield. In addition to Roadrunner, Infinium has a large pipeline of well-positioned projects to help meet the demand for the structurally short eFuels market, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the development of further eFuels projects through follow-on investments.”
Brookfield joins Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, an existing Project Roadrunner backer that previously committed $75 million in funding. Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has been instrumental in supporting the project’s progress and has provided expertise to Infinium in creating an investable project structure.
“Our investors continue to demonstrate their confidence in Infinium and the huge potential for eFuels in the marketplace,” added Schuetzle. “The global supply chain is in desperate need of decarbonization, and solutions like eSAF are the answer.”
This strategic partnership between Infinium and Brookfield aims to accelerate the production of sustainable fuels, address the growing demand from industries like aviation, and contribute to global decarbonization efforts.
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