The synthetic fuel is made through a combination of hydrogen produced by electrolysis with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as well as from a biogas plant in the region. (article continues below) See also on The Local:The electricity used for the energy sapping process will come entirely from wind and sun, making the process climate neutral. The fuel is 10 times more expensive than normal kerosene and has a long way before becoming a competitive alternative. German national carrier Lufthansa is among the first clients and has signed a five-year agreement to purchase fuel produced at the plant. Germany wants green kerosene to account for 0.5 percent of overall fuel consumption in the airline sector — or around 50,000 tonnes a year – by 2026.

Source: The Local October 05, 2021 07:30 UTC