HIF Matagorda
Overview
StatusConceptHIF Global
Country · regionUnited StatesHIF Global · US-TX TexasHIF Global
TechnologyPEMInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductMeOHInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026MethanolHIF Global
Capacity1,800 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis.
Details
Technology & product
ComponentsElectrolyser (PEM)HIF Global
FeedstockRecycled carbon dioxide and green hydrogen
Final UseShipping fuel and drop-in gasoline
Project Typehydrogen production facilityHIF Global
Capacity & economics
Production Volume1.4 million tons/year e-Methanol (announced)HIF Global
Total Capex7 billion US dollars (announced)HIF Global
Status & timeline
Date online (tracker field)2030 (meaning under review)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Location & names
Site NameHIF Matagorda eFuels PlantTexas Commission on Environmental Quality
AliasHIF Matagorda; HIF Matagorda e-Fuels FacilityHIF Global
Official NameHIF Matagorda eFuels FacilityHIF Global
Additional project information
Administrative AreaTexasInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
CountryUnited StatesInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Progress StatusFeasibilityInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)346,154 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)1.8 GWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)270 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 11 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf)
- H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200)
- HIF Global HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility)
- HIF Global via PR Newswire HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility Shared by 2 fields: Current
- HIF Global HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/locations/matagorda)
- HIF Global HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/04/25/hif-global-receives-environmental-permit-authorizing-construction-and-operation-at-first-us-e-fuels-facility)
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | HIF Matagorda | View exact valueHIF Matagorda | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Site Name | HIF Matagorda eFuels Plant | View exact value{"value":"HIF Matagorda eFuels Plant","raw_text":"HIF Matagorda eFuels Plant"} | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Administrative Area | US-TX Texas | View exact value{"value":"US-TX Texas","raw_text":"Matagorda County, Texas"} | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Alias | HIF Matagorda; HIF Matagorda e-Fuels Facility | View exact value[{"kind":"other_spelling","name":"HIF Matagorda"},{"kind":"other_spelling","name":"HIF Matagorda e-Fuels Facility"}] | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Country | United States | View exact valueUSA | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Official Name | HIF Matagorda eFuels Facility | View exact value[{"lang":"en","name":"HIF Matagorda eFuels Facility","evidence":["E-01"]}] | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Components | Electrolyser (PEM) | View exact value{"kind":"전해조","tech":"PEM","tech_raw":"Silyzer 300 polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers","component_id":"CMP-1"} | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/wastewater/title-iv/tpdes/wq0005494000-hifusallc-hifmatagordaefuelsplant-matagorda-tpdes-adminpackage.pdf); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Feedstock | Recycled carbon dioxide and green hydrogen | View exact valueRecycled carbon dioxide and green hydrogen | HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility | — | |
| Final Use | Shipping fuel and drop-in gasoline | View exact valueShipping fuel and drop-in gasoline | HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility | — | |
| Product | MeOH | View exact valueMeOH | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | Methanol | View exact value메탄올 | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/locations/matagorda); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Project Type | hydrogen production facility | View exact value{"value":"hydrogen_production_facility"} | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/03/08/hif-global-selects-siemens-energy-to-supply-electrolyzers-to-new-texas-e-fuels-facility); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Technology | PEM | View exact valuePEM | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity | 1,800 MW | View exact value1800 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Production Volume | 1.4 million tons/year e-Methanol (announced) | View exact value{"unit":"million tons/year","nature":"발표","number":1.4,"of_what":"e-Methanol"} | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/locations/matagorda); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Total Capex | 7 billion US dollars (announced) | View exact value{"unit":"billion US dollars","nature":"발표","number":7,"raw_text":"US $7 billion to be invested"} | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/locations/matagorda); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Event | Date online : 2030 | View exact value{"date":"2030","date_precision":"year","event":"Date online","basis":"iea_hydrogen_projects_raw.csv"} | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Concept | View exact valueConcept | HIF Global (https://hifglobal.com/media/news-description/2023/04/25/hif-global-receives-environmental-permit-authorizing-construction-and-operation-at-first-us-e-fuels-facility); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Older value | |
| Administrative Area | Texas | View exact valueTexas | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | United States | View exact valueUnited States | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Feasibility | View exact valueFeasibility study | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 346,154 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value346153.8461538462 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 1.8 GW | View exact value1.8GW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 270 kt H2/y | View exact value269.87538461538463 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
2 current sourced values · 15 older values · Record updated