German eFuel One

What German eFuel One does

German eFuel One GmbH is a privately held German project company developing Germany's first commercial eFuel (synthetic gasoline) production plant in Steyerberg, Lower Saxony. The company operates a methanol-to-gasoline (MtG) conversion process — branded as CAC METHAFUEL — developed by CAC Engineering GmbH in collaboration with TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The plant uses green electricity (wind and solar) and converts biogenic and eMethanol into drop-in synthetic gasoline compliant with DIN EN 228 (E10, 95 octane), claimed to reduce CO2-Neuemissionen by up to 90% versus fossil gasoline.

The planned Steyerberg facility will produce 75 million liters (57,000 tons) of synthetic gasoline annually, with commissioning targeted for end of 2028. Revenue is intended to flow from long-term off-take agreements (Abnahmeverträge) with automotive OEMs and industrial off-takers — a Letter of Intent has been signed with BMW Group for first-fill use of eFuels at German production sites from 2028, and a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed with ENEOS Corporation for export to Japan. Additional revenue is generated at small scale via KlimaBenzin95 retail sales at one CLASSIC Tankstelle (Kirchweyhe, near Bremen) at €2.29/liter, and via Racing eFuel 98 used in Nürburgring endurance events.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales to automotive and shipping off-takers, combined with a 16-company consortium structure — equity investor eFuel Steyerberg GmbH, site operator Oxxynova GmbH, technology licensor CAC Engineering, academic partner TU Bergakademie Freiberg, and eMethanol supplier HIF Global (Heads of Agreement for ~100,000 tons/year from Uruguay). Christian Hanke has served as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) since November 1, 2024.

Name

German eFuel One

Legal name

German eFuel One GmbH

Website

https://gef1.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

German eFuel One GmbH is a German project company building Germany's first commercial synthetic gasoline (eFuel) plant in Steyerberg, using CAC METHAFUEL methanol-to-gasoline technology, with off-take agreements secured with BMW Group and ENEOS Corporation ahead of 2028 commissioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Fuel Manufacturing

NAICS

Petroleum Refineries (32411), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

E‑Fuels & Synthetic Hydrocarbons (e‑kerosene, e‑diesel, e‑gasoline, e‑methane) (EUABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Green Methanol & E‑Alcohols (e‑methanol, ethanol, higher alcohols) (EUABAIAB), E-fuels Storage & Blending (E-diesel, E-kerosene/SAF, E-gasoline) (EUAFAFAC), Cellulosic Biofuels & Renewable Fuels (2G ethanol, SAF intermediates) (IMAMALAA)

Keywords

• Synthetic fuel production
• EFuel manufacturing
• Methanol-to-gasoline
• Renewable gasoline
• Drop-in biofuels

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoya

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. eFuels (Synthetic Gasoline) Sales: German eFuel One generates revenue through the production and sale of synthetic eFuels (eBenzin/eGasoline) produced at its Steyerberg facility. The company secures demand through long-term purchase agreements (Abnahmeverträge) with automotive manufacturers and industrial companies. The plant will produce 75 million liters (57,000 tons) of 95 E10 annually, scheduled to commence operations at the end of 2028. Additional revenue streams include specialized racing fuels (Racing eFuel 98) and the KlimaBenzin95 product already sold at CLASSIC Tankstelle in Kirchweyhe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

German eFuel One operates Germany's first commercial eFuel production plant in Steyerberg, Lower Saxony, producing synthetic drop-in gasoline (eFuels/eBenzin) from methanol using the CAC METHAFUEL Methanol-to-Gasoline (MtG) technology. The plant is powered by 100% green electricity (wind and solar) and produces DIN EN 228-compliant 95 E10 fuel (75 million liters / 57,000 tons annual capacity planned for end of 2028) that can be used in all existing combustion engine vehicles without modifications, reducing CO2-Neuemissionen by up to 90% compared to fossil gasoline.

Product overview

German eFuel One operates Germany's first commercial eFuel production facility using the CAC METHAFUEL methanol-to-gasoline (MtG) technology system. The company produces synthetic drop-in fuels (eFuels/eBenzin) from green hydrogen and recycled CO₂ that replace fossil gasoline without engine modifications. Product portfolio includes Performance eFuel 95/KlimaBenzin95 for retail, Racing eFuel 98 for motorsport, and eMethanol as both an intermediate product and standalone sustainable fuel for shipping and industrial applications. The flagship production plant in Steyerberg, Lower Saxony, is planned to commence operations end of 2028 with 75 million liters annual capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eFuels / eGasoline (eBenzin)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in CO₂-Neuemissionen compared to fossil gasoline (supported by SINTEF and KIT studies; certified by REDcert)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ENEOS CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026ENEOS Corporation (Japan) and German eFuel One launched a strategic cooperation and signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the supply of synthetic eGasoline to Japan. This marks ENEOS's first import of synthetic fuels into Japan and GEF1's first export beyond Europe. The partnership aims to advance low-carbon fuel adoption in Japan and contribute to achieving German, European, and Japanese climate targets through cross-border cooperation. GEF1's production at Germany's first large-scale eGasoline facility converts green hydrogen and recycled CO₂ into synthetic hydrocarbons.
• Giti Tire Motorsport by WS RacingsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2026German eFuel One partnered with the 'Girls Only' team of Giti Tire Motorsport by WS Racing for the 2026 24h-Rennen at Nürburgring. The team uses Racing eFuel 98 (supplied by eFuel GmbH under the DeCarTrans project) in a 992 Cup Porsche. The partnership demonstrates high-performance eFuel use under extreme endurance racing conditions. Service trucks also run on renewable HVO100 Diesel, showcasing a holistic sustainability approach.
• Carrie Schreiner (Brand Ambassador)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026German eFuel One partnered with racing driver Carrie Schreiner as official fuel partner and brand ambassador. The partnership aims to demonstrate synthetic fuel potential in motorsport and promote eFuels to a broad audience. Carrie Schreiner competes in the 2026 NLS series and 24h-Rennen at Nürburgring using Racing eFuel 98. Her strong media presence and advocacy for climate-friendly technologies are used to sensitize younger audiences and motorsport fans to eFuels, increasing social acceptance.
• HIF GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026HIF Global (world's leading eFuels producer) and German eFuel One signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the long-term supply of approximately 100,000 tons of eMethanol per year, sourced from HIF's Paysandú project in Uruguay. The agreement sets key commercial terms for negotiating a definitive off-take agreement. The eMethanol meets IMPCA specifications and EU RED III RFNBO certification standards. Deliveries will arrive in Hamburg, Germany. HIF Global has over 3 years of eFuels export experience from its Haru Oni facility in Chile.
• BMW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025BMW Group, LOTHER, and German eFuel One signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the use of eFuels as first-fill (Erstbefüllung) for new gasoline-engine vehicles at selected BMW production sites in Germany from 2028. BMW vehicles with gasoline engines built since 2010 can already run on eFuels (E10 standard). The LOI confirms BMW's technology-neutral sustainability approach and its commitment to using CO₂-reduced fuels to meet German and European climate targets. The eFuels provide up to 90% reduction in CO₂-Neuemissionen vs. fossil gasoline (certified by REDcert).
• LOTHER GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025LOTHER GmbH is a co-signatory of the BMW Group LOI and a developer of Performance eFuel 95. LOTHER conducted engine tests demonstrating that eFuels produce fewer residues on injectors, valves, and pistons, fewer deposits in critical engine areas, and lead to longer engine service life. LOTHER also sells KlimaBenzin95 (95 E10) at the CLASSIC Tankstelle in Kirchweyhe near Bremen at €2.29/liter — 95% petroleum-free.
• OXXYNOVA GmbHcoreOthersOxxynova GmbH is the site operator at Steyerberg, supplying essential infrastructure including electricity, water, and methanol. With proximity to high-voltage and gas supply networks and a commitment to green energy usage, Oxxynova ensures climate-friendly, efficient, and sustainable production operations. The site also offers space for future expansion.
• CAC ENGINEERING GMBHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAC Engineering GmbH (Chemnitz) acts as technology provider and EPC contractor (Engineering, Procurement, Construction). It provides the CAC METHAFUEL methanol-to-gasoline (MtG) technology — a proven method for producing synthetic fuels that has been successfully demonstrated in large-scale plants. The technology was developed in collaboration with TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
• TU Bergakademie FreibergsupportingOthersTU Bergakademie Freiberg is a German university that contributed research results to the development of eFuel technology in collaboration with CAC Engineering GmbH. The institution's scientific support ensures continuous development and improvement of production technology, providing academic credibility and R&D backing.
• Methanol Suppliers (Multiple Partners with LOIs)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral partners have signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) and term sheets for long-term supply of bioMethanol and eMethanol. These suppliers are crucial for ensuring smooth and continuous production by securing a stable, sustainable feedstock supply chain for the eFuel production process.
• Off-Takers and Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWell-known companies have already signed the first purchase agreements (Abnahmeverträge) to use synthetic fuels in their production processes and vehicle fleets. These off-take customers guarantee demand for produced eFuels and simultaneously support the decarbonization of the transport sector. BMW Group and LOTHER are among the identified off-take partners.
• KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)supportingOthersKIT is listed as a partner in the German eFuel One consortium, contributing research and technological expertise to the project.
• eFuels ForumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe eFuels Forum is an industry coalition that supports German eFuel One's sponsorship of motorsport initiatives and brand ambassador activities. The Forum was founded to promote synthetic fuels as a key building block for defossilization and supports concrete projects and investments in the eFuels sector. It provides advocacy, industry coalition building, and co-funding for visibility campaigns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atmosfair: German non-profit operating fairfuel eSAF production at small commercial scale. Comparable Power-to-Liquid synthetic fuel producer targeting aviation and road transport decarbonization in the same German/European regulatory environment.
• Infinium: US-based eFuels producer developing e-diesel, e-gasoline, and e-jet from green hydrogen and captured CO2. Targets the same drop-in synthetic fuel use case for road, marine, and aviation applications, and competes for OEM and industrial off-take contracts.
• HIF Global: World's leading eFuels company and GEF1's largest feedstock partner via a Heads of Agreement for ~100,000 tons/year of eMethanol. Operates the Haru Oni eFuels facility in Chile and the Paysandú project in Uruguay — same product category (synthetic fuels from green H2 + CO2) and same regulatory exposure under EU RED III RFNBO.
• Norsk e-Fuel: Norwegian eFuels startup building Europe's first commercial eSAF plant using Power-to-Liquid technology. Direct peer in the synthetic drop-in fuel category with similar regulatory tailwinds (ReFuelEU Aviation, EU RED III) and similar target customers (aviation, maritime).

Emerging players

• Sunfire: German electrolyzer and Power-to-Liquid technology company with co-electrolysis capability for e-fuels. Competes with the CAC METHAFUEL MtG pathway by offering an alternative route from green H2 and CO2 to synthetic hydrocarbons for downstream fuel production.
• Prometheus Fuels: US-based eFuels startup producing synthetic gasoline from captured CO2 and renewable electricity using proprietary direct-air-to-fuel process. Competes for the same drop-in gasoline replacement opportunity, particularly with North American OEMs.
• Twelve (formerly Opus 12): US-based CO2-to-chemicals/fuels company using proprietary electrochemical conversion. Comparable in converting captured CO2 into fuels and chemicals, with partial overlap on synthetic fuel product strategy and shared downstream customers.

Others

• LOTHER GmbH: Co-signatory of the BMW LOI with GEF1 and developer of Performance eFuel 95. Sells KlimaBenzin95 at the CLASSIC Tankstelle in Kirchweyhe. Operates as both an offtake partner and a downstream retailer of GEF1's eFuels.
• OXXYNOVA GmbH: Site operator for GEF1's Steyerberg plant, supplying electricity, gas, water, and methanol infrastructure. Functions as an infrastructure/utility enabler for GEF1's production and is itself a producer of industrial organic chemicals, partially overlapping with GEF1's chemical processing scope.

Broad incumbents

• Porsche / Siemens Energy (Haru Oni): Operated the world's first integrated commercial eFuels plant at Haru Oni in Chile (Porsche, Siemens Energy, HIF Global, ExxonMobil partners). Direct overlap on methanol-to-gasoline eFuels, but backed by much larger corporate balance sheets and earlier commercial milestones.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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