HIF Global Partners with MOL for e-Fuels Expansion

HIF Global, the world’s leading e-Fuels company, has announced a significant investment from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to finance the expansion of HIF Global’s e-Fuels projects in the USA, Australia, Chile, and Uruguay.

The partnership with MOL marks the third Japanese entity to invest in HIF Global in 2024, following investments from Idemitsu Kosan and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC). This collaboration creates a robust value chain where HIF produces e-Fuels, MOL handles transportation, and Idemitsu manages port and refinery operations.

HIF Global has raised USD 220 million in new funding for its e-Fuels projects in 2024 alone. The company’s investor portfolio now includes prominent names such as AME, EIG, Porsche, Baker Hughes, and Gemstone Investments, alongside its Japanese partners.

“As one of the largest shipping companies, MOL is pivotal to the global accessibility of e-Methanol,” said Cesar Norton, President and CEO of HIF Global. “We welcome MOL to the HIF partnership as we build a strategic value chain delivery capability that supplies decarbonization and a greener future from low cost production areas to market centers worldwide”.

e-Fuels, produced using renewable energy and recycled carbon dioxide, offer a carbon-neutral alternative to traditional fuels. They can be used in existing engines without modifications, making them a practical solution for reducing emissions across various transportation sectors, including shipping, aviation, and road transport.