Methane Fuel Plant
Parallel reforming chambers and heat-recovery loops sustain continuous conversion of cryogenic methane into station fuel.
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Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost415,000 cr
Build Time135 ticks
Labor Cost17
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
PlacementStation or faction only
Fuel OutputYes
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Methane Fuel Reformer | 115,000 | 95 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| L2 | Methane Fuel Plantthis tier | 415,000 | 135 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Methane Fuel Complex | 1,215,000 | 185 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Methane Fuel Hub | 3,450,000 | 260 | 44 | 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.