Company name: INERATEC
Project name: IMPOWER2X
EU Contribution: € 2 444 457
Location: Germany
INERATEC is committed to defossilizing and decarbonizing the world by producing sustainable e-Fuels and e-Chemicals as carbon-neutral substitutes for fossil resources. Its modular reactor and plant modules convert renewable hydrogen and CO2 into synthetic fuels and chemicals. These modules were optimized and scaled within the IMPOWER2X project, forming the basis of ERA ONE, INERATEC's commercial-scale e-Fuels plant in Frankfurt.
Vision & ImpactIMPOWER2X reflects INERATEC’s vision of replacing fossil crude oil with modular Power-to-X plants producing sustainable e-Fuels and e-Chemicals. By scaling and standardizing the technology, the project accelerated the industrial transition toward defossilized energy systems.
CollaborationThe EIC provided crucial support at a pivotal time in 2022, enabling us to accelerate the scale-up of our technology. Beyond funding, the collaboration was highly productive, with continued support in networking and amplifying our voice even after the project concluded.
What's next ?Following ERA ONE, the flagship outcome of IMPOWER2X, INERATEC is advancing toward larger-scale plants such as ERA TWO and ERA THREE. By ramping up production capacity, we aim to increase the availability of sustainable drop-in e-Fuels for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and maritime.
IMPOWER2X was a decisive milestone for INERATEC. Without this support, we would not have been able to scale our technology at this speed and truly pioneer industrial Power-to-X production. ERA ONE proves that European innovation can move from concept to commercial scale. We are leading the Power-to-X space. Now we must accelerate the scale-up of European technology to secure industrial leadership and energy sovereignty.
INERATEC's Timeline
- 2024–2026Commercial Operation
2024: Series B financing led by international investors
2024: Recognized in Global Clean Tech 100
2025: ERA ONE starts production – Europe’s largest e-Fuels plant
2025: Financing commitment by the European Investment Bank and Breakthrough Energy
2026: Nomination as European company of the year by Global Cleantech group
- 2022–2023Scaling to Commercial
2022: Series A financing and strategic partnerships
2023: Groundbreaking of ERA ONE in Frankfurt
2023: First standardized production units delivered
- 2020–2021Industrial Pilots
2020: Industrial pilot plant in Werlte (350t/year e-Fuels)
2020: Startup Energy Transition Award
2021: Second industrial plant in Hamburg (sustainable waxes)
2021: Team and production capacity doubled