MOL Clean Energy Invests in HIF Global LLC for Green Hydrogen-Derived e-Fuels Projects
Key Ideas
  • MOL Clean Energy, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., has decided to invest in HIF Global LLC, a company focused on developing e-Fuels projects globally.
  • HIF Global aims to produce about 4 million tons per year of synthetic fuel and synthetic methanol from green hydrogen in the U.S., Chile, Uruguay, and Australia.
  • The e-Fuels and e-Methanol produced are expected to significantly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of various industries like shipping and aviation.
  • HIF Global, with its subsidiaries worldwide, plans to expand its production to include e-SAF, synthetic chemicals, and e-Methanol as an alternative marine fuel to support decarbonization efforts.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. subsidiary, MOL Clean Energy, announced an investment in HIF Global LLC for e-Fuels projects. HIF Global targets producing 4 million tons annually of synthetic fuel and methanol from green hydrogen in the U.S., Chile, Uruguay, and Australia. The company plans to initiate production with e-Gasoline and e-Methanol, expanding to e-SAF and synthetic chemicals in the future. HIF's mission to offer 'Highly Innovative Fuels' aligns with its focus on carbon-neutral liquid synthetic fuels. Collaboration agreements with partners like Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and the establishment of subsidiaries in regions like the USA, Asia Pacific, and EMEA indicate a global expansion strategy. The successful production of e-Fuels from its Chile plant and plans for commercial-scale facilities in the U.S., Chile, Uruguay, and Australia position HIF Global at the forefront of the e-Fuels industry.
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