From air to tank: New catalyst tech pumps out 110lb of fuel daily from CO2 and hydrogen

South Korean researchers and partners unveiled a pilot plant that directly converts captured CO2 and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons in a single step.

The process reaches 50 kg of gasoline- and naphtha-range output per day, avoiding the conventional multi-stage, high-temperature route.

By simplifying CO2-to-fuel production, the technology could cut costs and make synthetic fuels from carbon capture and green hydrogen more scalable.

The advance may support carbon-neutral fuel supply and improve energy security by reducing dependence on imported oil.