As industries push towards sustainability targets, e-fuels are driving the transition to sustainable energy. These advanced synthetic fuels offer a low carbon solution for aviation, shipping, and beyond.
At Johnson Matthey, our e-fuels technologies provide a rapid, scalable pathway to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), maritime and road transport fuels. Designed to help these industries accelerate decarbonisation, our solutions provide a route to lowering carbon emissions while using proven technologies.
What are e-fuels?
e-Fuels are synthetic fuels made from renewable hydrogen and captured CO₂. Through highly efficient and reliable processes like eMERALD™ and FT CANS™ / HyCOgen™,these elements are combined to create renewable drop-in alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. The production of e-fuels follows a power-to-X approach - converting renewable electricity into liquid or gaseous fuels that are easy to store, transport and use.
Why e-fuels?
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Sustainable and scalable
Sustainable and scalable
e-fuels combine captured CO₂ and renewable hydrogen to create drop-in fuels, delivering a smooth transition from conventional fuels.
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Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors
Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors
Aviation and shipping contribute significantly to global emissions. Our e-fuels solutions are helping the world meet important goals for 2030 and beyond.
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Compatible with existing infrastructure
Compatible with existing infrastructure
e-fuels can be used within current fuel distribution and engine systems, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure overhauls.
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Decarbonising shipping and aviation industries
Charting a cleaner course with e-methanol
Johnson Matthey has been commercialising its e-methanol technology since 2011. Our eMERALD technology converts captured CO₂ into methanol, a versatile chemical feedstock and crucial fuel for the shipping industry. Delivering up to a 143% reduction in carbon emissions, eMERALD allows you to make e-methanol for longer with fewer interruptions, lower costs and greater reliability.
At the forefront of sustainable aviation, HyCOgen represents Johnson Matthey’s Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) technology. This process, combined with FT CANS, converts CO₂ and renewable hydrogen into SAF, enhancing supply and production efficiency while promoting feedstock flexibility.
For over two decades, Johnson Matthey has been a global leader in Substitute Natural Gas (SNG) production. Our DAVY™ licensed plants supply more than 50% of the world’s SNG.
Through the methanation process, renewable hydrogen and CO₂ are converted into e-SNG or e-methane, a sustainable alternative to natural gas. e-SNG seamlessly integrates into existing natural gas systems and can be used as a drop-in fuel to help
