Bernau am Chiemsee: March 14, 2025

The Bavarian Cleantech company CAPHENIA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christian Librera as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 1, 2025. This strategic decision serves CAPHENIA’s ambition to establish itself as a market leader for renewable fuels, to drive innovative technologies on a large scale and to accelerate the energy transition with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Dr. Librera holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Würzburg and a Master of Science from the University of Cincinnati. This academic foundation, combined with more than 20 years of industry experience, gives him a unique perspective on innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.

Prior to joining CAPHENIA, Dr. Librera held several leadership positions, including Senior Vice President Biofuels at UPM and Vice President at Clariant. In these roles, he was instrumental in the commercialization of sustainable technologies and led global business units with great success.

The appointment of Dr. Librera comes at a crucial time as CAPHENIA reaches significant milestones in the commercialization of its innovative Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) technology. The pilot plant “GERMANY I” at Industriepark Höchst in Frankfurt is in the final stages of completion. Commissioning is planned for Q3 / 2025.

Our Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) technology has the potential to redefine the production of renewable fuels. With its scalability and efficiency, it not only supports the energy transition, but also paves the way for a sustainable future in the aviation sector.

Commenting on his new role, Dr. Librera says:
“CAPHENIA is more than just an exciting technology to me – it is a real opportunity to make the chemical and fuel industries more sustainable. The highly efficient conversion of CO₂ into renewable fuels can make a crucial contribution to the energy transition. Now, it’s about bringing this innovative approach into practice. I look forward to commissioning the pilot plant and working with the team to set the course for sustainable scaling.”

CAPHENIA is a leader in the development of innovative solutions for sustainable fuel production. With the appointment of Dr. Librera as COO, the company is ideally positioned to take a pioneering role in the provision of clean and sustainable energy solutions.

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The CEO of CAPHENIA, Dr. Mark Misselhorn, emphasized the importance of Dr. Librera‘s appointment: “Dr. Christian Librera’s exceptional expertise in operational leadership and deep understanding of renewable energy and sustainability will be invaluable as we evolve from a technology start-up to a leader in sustainable fuels. His proven ability to lead large-scale projects and drive innovation is a perfect fit with CAPHENIA’s goals.”