Infinium, a leader in ultra-low carbon electrofuels (eFuels), has officially begun construction on its second U.S. production facility, known as Project Roadrunner, in Reeves County, near the city of Pecos, Texas. Once operational, the facility is expected to become the world’s largest commercial eFuels plant, producing up to 23,000 tonnes per year (approximately 7.6 million gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other synthetic fuels.
A New Era for Clean Fuels
Project Roadrunner is a state-of-the-art “power-to-liquids” (PtL) facility that will convert captured waste carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into drop-in synthetic fuels—including eSAF, e-diesel, and e-naphtha. These eFuels are chemically identical to traditional petroleum-based fuels but emit significantly fewer lifecycle greenhouse gases.
Infinium eSAF and eDiesel are fully compatible with today’s aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty trucks, offering a direct, drop-in replacement for conventional jet and diesel fuels—no engine modifications or infrastructure changes required. Infinium eNaphtha serves as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based naphtha, used in the production of plastics, solvents, and a wide range of industrial chemicals.
The Pecos site repurposes an existing brownfield gas-to-liquids facility, adding new hydrogen and synthesis units. A centerpiece of the project is a 100 MW electrolyzer system supplied by Electric Hydrogen, which will generate green hydrogen on site. The system—Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant platform—will be manufactured across Massachusetts and Texas in partnership with Titan Production Equipment.
Major Investment and Financing
While Infinium has not disclosed a precise total cost of its new facility, the scale of investment is clear. The project is backed by more than $275 million in equity financing, including over $200 million from Brookfield Asset Management and $75 million from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. Additional capital is expected from debt financing and monetization of U.S. federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
These investments make Roadrunner one of the most ambitious eFuels projects globally—both technologically and financially.
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Economic and Local Impact
The facility is projected to have a transformational economic impact on Pecos and Reeves County. Infinium estimates the site’s assessed tax value will rise from around $15.9 million to approximately $180 million once operational—a tenfold increase that will dramatically expand the local tax base.
Also, the Infinium’s upcoming eFuels facility in west Texas represents a major investment in the region and will create highly skilled jobs in construction, fabrication, operations, and logistics—both locally in Pecos and throughout Texas.
Incentives and Support
To attract the project, Reeves County approved a suite of tax abatements, including:
60% ad valorem property tax abatement for 10 years, approved by the County Commissioners Court.
100% property tax abatement for 10 years on new project improvements, granted by Emergency Services District No.1, contingent on construction milestones.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) designation to support infrastructure development.
At the federal level, the project leverages IRA incentives for clean hydrogen (45V) and sustainable fuels (40B/45Z), with Infinium monetizing part of these credits through pre-sale agreements with financial partners.
A NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary will supply 150 MW of newly built wind energy under a long-term purchase agreement to power the plant. Kinetik Holdings, a midstream gas processor in the Permian Basin, will deliver feedstock carbon dioxide via a dedicated pipeline from a nearby facility.
Customers and Market Reach
Infinium has signed long-term offtake agreements with global aviation leaders:
American Airlines, which will begin receiving eSAF from Roadrunner starting in 2026 under a 10-year deal.
International Airlines Group (IAG)—parent company of British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and others—will import eSAF from the site to meet sustainability requirements under the UK’s new SAF Mandate.
Roadrunner will market the fuels it produces both domestically and internationally, positioning the U.S. as a global hub for sustainable fuel exports.
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Partners and Stakeholders in Infinium’s New eFuels Facility in Texas
Key players in Project Roadrunner include:
Infinium – Project developer and technology provider.
Brookfield Asset Management – Lead investor and strategic infrastructure partner.
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst – Early-stage equity backer and climate innovation fund.
Electric Hydrogen – Electrolyzer systems provider.
Titan Production Equipment – Fabrication partner for modular hydrogen systems.
Kinetik Holdings – CO₂ feedstock supplier.
NextEra Energy Resources (subsidiary) – Renewable power supplier.
American Airlines and IAG – Anchor offtakers for eSAF production.
Looking Ahead
Infinium’s Roadrunner facility is scheduled to reach commercial operation in 2027. Once online, it will not only provide a critical source of ultra-low-carbon fuels but also stand as a national model for sustainable industrial development in the energy transition.
CEO Robert Schuetzle described the project as a landmark for the U.S. clean fuels industry: “Not only will Roadrunner produce commercial eSAF for our customers, but it will bring highly skilled jobs and economic growth to the Pecos community and the state of Texas.”
Infinium’s New eFuels Facility in Texas (Project Roadrunner) – Factsheet
Project Overview
Developer: Infinium
Location: Reeves County, near Pecos, Texas
Type: Power-to-Liquids (PtL) eFuels Production Facility
Status: Construction Phase (Commercial Operation: 2027)
Production Capacity
Annual Output: 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons)
Products: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF), e-diesel, e-naphtha
Scale: World’s largest commercial eFuels plant upon completion
Infinium’s Project Roadrunner facility: Funding
Equity Financing: $275+ million
Brookfield Asset Management: $200+ million
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst: $75 million
Additional Funding: Federal tax credits (IRA), debt financing
Economic Impact
Tax Base Growth: From $15.9M to ~$180M assessed value
Incentives: 60-100% property tax abatements (10 years)
Employment: High-skilled jobs in construction, operations, logistics
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