Idemitsu Kosan has announced an investment in German start-up Ineratec through its corporate venture capital group. Ineratec is a global leader in the development of e-fuels and e-chemicals, specializing in containerized Reverse Water-Gas Shift (RWGS) and Fischer-Tropsch (FT) reactors that enable flexible, modular, and efficient synthetic fuel production.

This strategic investment will allow Idemitsu to engage in decentralized e-fuel supply business opportunities and explore collaborative ventures with Ineratec to accelerate the commercialization of carbon-neutral fuels.

Idemitsu is committed to achieving a carbon-neutral society by 2050 and is actively developing supply systems for e-methanol, a next-generation synthetic fuel. As global demand for e-methanol continues to rise, particularly in marine fuel markets, Idemitsu is working to establish early adoption frameworks and partnerships that advance sustainable energy transitions.

Ineratec’s proprietary microstructured reactor technology enables high efficiency and precise temperature control, offering significant advantages over conventional FT synthesis. Its modular approach allows synthetic fuels to be produced close to renewable energy and CO₂ sources, converting these into valuable e-fuels through decentralized production. This model complements large-scale centralized plants and enhances the resilience and flexibility of global fuel supply chains.

Through this collaboration, Idemitsu aims to deepen its expertise in FT synthesis and modular fuel production technologies, expanding its capacity to build diverse, carbon-neutral fuel supply chains. The partnership, made possible through Idemitsu’s Corporate Venture Capital program, reinforces the company’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models to create new value and contribute to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.