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- Brookfield commits up to $1.1 billion to accelerate Infinium’s ultra-low carbon eFuels production.
- Infinium’s Project Roadrunner will boost sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) production, reducing emissions by 90%.
- Partnership helps meet the aviation industry’s growing demand for sustainable decarbonization options.
Brookfield Asset Management has partnered with Infinium, the first producer of ultra-low carbon eFuels, to invest up to $1.1 billion in scaling Infinium’s sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other eFuels projects. The deal includes $200 million for Infinium’s Project Roadrunner in West Texas and an additional $850 million for global eFuels expansion, marking Brookfield’s first direct investment in sustainable aviation fuel.
eSAF, Infinium’s flagship fuel, reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to conventional fuels, helping decarbonize the aviation sector.
“Brookfield is a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled to secure this additional capital as we scale eSAF production to meet the overwhelming demand from the aviation industry,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium.
Project Roadrunner will supply commercial volumes of eSAF starting in 2026, thanks to an agreement with American Airlines. The facility will also produce eNaphtha for plastics manufacturing and eDiesel for trucking and maritime sectors—areas difficult to electrify.
Brookfield Managing Partner Jehangir Vevaina emphasized, “Our investment is structured to provide the capital Infinium needs to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuels to meet the growing demand from corporate customers.“
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This partnership strengthens Infinium’s ability to decarbonize the global supply chain, backed by existing investor Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, who previously committed $75 million to the project.
“Our investors continue to demonstrate their confidence in Infinium and the huge potential for eFuels in the marketplace,” added Schuetzle. “The global supply chain is in desperate need of decarbonization, and solutions like eSAF are the answer.“