INERATEC is working in Chile with a consortium consisting of ARAUCO, Abastible, Copec and Copec Wind Ventures on a potential Power-to-Liquids (PtL) e-fuel value chain in the Biobío region. The aim is to assess the feasibility of converting CO₂ from industrial processes (e.g. in the pulp and paper sector) together with green hydrogen into sustainable fuels.
The planned PtL plant (Power-to-Liquids) is to be built at ARAUCO’s industrial complex in Biobío (© INERATEC)
More specifically, the planned PtL plant is to be located at the ARAUCO industrial complex in Biobío. The concept combines biogenic CO₂ from ARAUCO’s processes with locally produced green hydrogen, which Abastible is expected to develop. Copec contributes expertise in fuel logistics and downstream applications — exactly the kind of combination that turns “technology and know-how” into a real, usable supply chain.
The key point: INERATEC has already delivered a basic engineering study and is positioning itself as the technology provider for the highly efficient PtL chain (syngas production + fuel synthesis). The project builds on groundwork from the Energy Challenge 2023 and further assessments in the H2Uppp context. This is a clear step toward industrialization rather than a pilot showcase, which is particularly important for e-fuels as a move “toward real-world viability.”
Source: https://www.ineratec.de/en/news/ineratec-advances-ptl-project-chile
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