Chilean Giants Team Up to Make Synthetic Fuels From Hydrogen and Pulp-Mill CO2
Chile's Arauco, Copec and Abastible launched SynFuels Biobío, a pilot to make low-carbon synthetic fuels from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide captured from pulp mills. The post Chilean Giants Team Up to Make Synthetic Fuels From Hydrogen and Pulp-Mill CO2 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Three of Chile's largest industrial companies, Arauco, Copec and Abastible, have formed a joint venture called SynFuels Biobío. Their goal is to test the production of low-carbon synthetic fuels using hydrogen and carbon dioxide captured from a pulp mill's waste. The idea is to create fuel through chemistry rather than extraction, using green hydrogen made from renewable energy sources.
E-fuels, as they are known, can be used in existing engines and pipelines, making them a valuable option for sectors like aviation, shipping and heavy trucks that are difficult to electrify. The Biobío region in Chile is an ideal location for this pilot project, as it has abundant renewable energy for hydrogen production and nearby pulp mills that release carbon dioxide.
The companies hope this pilot will prove the technology and economics behind e-fuels before scaling up production. While e-fuels are currently more expensive than fossil fuels, the Chilean venture aims to demonstrate their viability as a cleaner alternative, potentially opening up new export opportunities beyond Chile's traditional commodities like copper and lithium.
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