Modular Hydrogen Plant Set for Texas eFuels Deployment

Electric Hydrogen has selected The Weitz Company to lead engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for a major new clean fuels facility in West Texas. The project, known as Roadrunner, is expected to be the largest eFuels installation globally once complete, producing synthetic fuels for aviation and heavy transport—two sectors that remain difficult to decarbonize.

At the center of the site’s hydrogen production is Electric Hydrogen’s 100-megawatt HYPRPlant system, which uses renewable electricity and water to generate clean hydrogen. This hydrogen will be used in downstream synthesis of carbon-neutral fuels including synthetic diesel, aviation fuel, and naphtha.

The partnership between Electric Hydrogen and Infinium—the developer behind Roadrunner—signals growing confidence in the ability of large-scale electrolyzers to deliver reliable hydrogen for fuel production. The facility is designed to serve as a model for future industrial-scale synthetic fuel developments in North America and beyond.

Modular Hydrogen Tech Cuts Costs and Accelerates Deployment

Electric Hydrogen’s approach is built around modular, pre-fabricated electrolysis systems that can be shipped and assembled quickly at site. The HYPRPlant platform, based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, is packaged into factory-built skids—most of which are manufactured in Texas. This modular design significantly reduces both installation time and capital expenditure.

The company estimates up to 60% savings on installed project costs compared to conventional electrolyzer systems. Faster construction timelines and simplified site integration offer tangible benefits for developers looking to deploy clean hydrogen at scale. With growing emphasis on American-made energy infrastructure, Electric Hydrogen’s U.S.-based manufacturing also aligns with recent federal policy moves supporting domestic clean tech production.

The Weitz Company, a well-established player in industrial construction, brings execution experience critical for projects of this size and complexity. With a 170-year track record and operations in all 50 states, Weitz sees this partnership as a strategic move into the expanding clean energy infrastructure market.

Jesse Hammes, Vice President of Industrial at Weitz, pointed to the broader market implications, noting the opportunity to support hydrogen-based projects beyond a single deployment. The construction phase is expected to create local jobs and economic momentum in West Texas, reinforcing hydrogen’s role in regional energy transition plans.