News / Lufthansa Cargo and K+N opt for 'power-to-liquid' fuels – 'the future today'

atmosfair's plant

’Power-to-liquid’ is the latest buzzword in sustainable aviation – and two of the more progressive companies have announced a partnership deal to promote and use synthetic crude oil.

Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel are supporting the world’s first production site in Germany, operated by atmosfair, and will buy 20 tonnes (25,000 litres) annually.

Power-to-liquids – or electrofuels – are made by a synthetic alternative to kerosene, using renewable electricity to produce hydrogen from water and combined with CO2 (see chart below).

While ...