Catalytic Fuel Plant
An expanded cracking plant with automated catalyst-bed replacement and lined feedstock loops, keeping the hydrogen stream over fresh platinum sponge for consistent high-throughput fuel runs.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost340,000 cr
Build Time140 ticks
Labor Cost15
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
PlacementStation or faction only
Fuel OutputYes
Build Materials
Produces
Manufacture Fuel (Catalytic)Fuel Production
2 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Catalytic Fuel Refinery | 96,000 | 90 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| L2 | Catalytic Fuel Plantthis tier | 340,000 | 140 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Catalytic Fuel Complex | 1,000,000 | 180 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Catalytic Fuel Hub | 2,900,000 | 250 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.