- Brookfield Global Transition Fund commits $200m to Infinium’s Project Roadrunner and up to $850m to future eFuels projects.
- The company produces ultra-low carbon fuels from renewable power and waste CO2, offering a key solution for decarbonising aviation.
- Brookfield’s backing will accelerate Infinium’s fuel production, addressing the global market’s rising demand for sustainable aviation fuels.
Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF I) has committed up to $1.1 billion (€1 billion) to Infinium, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer. The investment includes over $200 million for Infinium’s Project Roadrunner, an electrofuels (eFuels) project in West Texas.
In addition, BGTF I plans to invest up to $850 million in other Infinium eFuels projects worldwide, provided specific targets are met. Brookfield will also lead Infinium’s Series C preferred stock offering, joining Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, which previously pledged $75 million to Project Roadrunner.
Infinium is the first company to produce commercially available ultra-low-carbon fuels. These fuels are made from renewable power and waste carbon dioxide rather than petroleum or resources that compete with food production. Infinium’s latest innovation, eSAF, represents a new generation of sustainable aviation fuel.
This marks Brookfield’s first direct investment in the SAF sector. Jehangir Vevaina, managing partner at Brookfield, said the funding will allow Infinium to scale production of sustainable fuels to meet rising demand. He emphasised that the investment also promises Brookfield solid financial returns.
“Besides Roadrunner, Infinium has a large pipeline of projects to meet the growing demand for eFuels. We look forward to further investments,” Vevaina added.
Robert Schuetzle, Infinium’s CEO, called Brookfield an ideal partner. He said the funding would help scale production as the aviation industry pushes for more SAF and decarbonisation options. “Project Pathfinder was the first to bring commercial fuels to market, and Project Roadrunner will boost global supplies,” Schuetzle said. He added that Infinium remains committed to expanding production to meet industry demands.
The $15 billion Brookfield Global Transition Fund I is one of the most significant funds for energy transition projects. It focuses on decarbonising industries with high emissions, such as aviation. This investment aligns with Brookfield’s strategy of supporting renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.
Infinium’s eFuels are a promising solution to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint. Airlines worldwide are under pressure to decarbonise, and demand for SAF is proliferating. Infinium’s technology uses renewable electricity and captured carbon to create fuels for existing aircraft engines, reducing the need for new infrastructure.
Brookfield’s investment highlights the growing importance of SAF in the aviation sector’s decarbonisation efforts. With more corporate customers seeking low-carbon solutions, the demand for alternative fuels like fuels will increase in the coming years.
Infinium’s Project Roadrunner is set to play a vital role in scaling up SAF production. The company’s ability to meet rising demand could make it a leader in the sustainable fuel market. Brookfield’s backing provides Infinium with the capital needed to accelerate these efforts.
This partnership represents a significant step forward in the global push for cleaner aviation fuels. Both Brookfield and Infinium are well-positioned to drive progress in the energy transition, supporting the aviation industry’s shift to greener, more sustainable operations.