Haru Oni – CO2-neutral fuel from South America
In autumn 2021, Siekmann Econosto dispatched the first valve delivery to Magallanes, the southernmost region of Chile, to support the construction of the Haru Oni pilot plant on behalf of a renowned German energy company. The first integrated commercial large-scale plant for climate-neutral fuel production is another milestone towards sustainable mobility.
SE as a partner for plant construction
Siekmann Econosto supplies plant construction with valves according to DIN and ASME codes. The ball valves, check valves, and other accessories from the internationally recognized manufacturer are particularly robust and material-resistant. In recent decades, the Dortmund-based company has supervised various large-scale projects worldwide, in which SE valves have proven to be safe and efficient in applications such as the entire hydrogen cycle chain and in wind turbine systems. SE valves stand for certified quality and undergo numerous safety and quality tests in the company’s own production and storage facilities in Zwenkau. Only then are the valves exported to their target destinations.
Haru Oni Pilot Project
The Haru Oni pilot project represents the development of commercial use of synthetic fuel, which sports car manufacturers intend to use in the future to power their cars with e-fuel. As one of the world’s leading companies in the advanced technologies sector, the German energy company is building the e-fuel plant in the Magallanes province together with a renowned German automobile manufacturer and other international partners. The region in southern Chile has vast amounts of wind and solar energy and offers optimal conditions for establishing a sustainable energy economy.
The plant, which will be further expanded by 2026, will create a green energy cycle in which wind energy generated by wind turbines is used to produce CO2-neutral fuel. The synthetic e-fuel will then be exported to power vehicles with climate-neutral fuel in Germany as well.
Up to 550 million liters of e-fuel
In the initial phase in 2022, the plant with a single wind turbine will produce approximately 130,000 liters of e-fuel per year. Step by step, production capacities will be increased to 300 wind turbines and around 550 million liters of e-fuel per year by 2026. To promote a green energy transition within the framework of Germany’s national hydrogen strategy, the renowned German energy company has received more than 8 million euros from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for the project.
The goal of the Power-to-X project is to open up new production possibilities and import structures for environmentally friendly energy and fuel use through plants like Haru Oni. By increasing manufacturing capacities, the use of e-fuel should be available at prices that are affordable for the general public in the long term. These goals align with Siekmann Econosto’s philosophy and sustainability strategy, as the valve manufacturer supports the implementation of resource-saving energy concepts through its involvement in projects like Haru Oni.
Symbolic image: Wind farm
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