Methane Fuel Reformer
A compact catalytic line that reforms liquid methane into station fuel reserves while recovering waste heat.
productionTier 1 of 4methane_fuel_reformer
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost115,000 cr
Build Time95 ticks
Labor Cost9
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
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 Reformerthis tier | 115,000 | 95 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| L2 | Methane Fuel Plant | 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.