Managing the various liquids and pipelines in Satisfactory can be quite challenging. At first, byproducts can be a nuisance, potentially obstructing your production lines. However, once you start dealing with fuel production, the effort pays off significantly, providing substantial megawatts for your entire power grid. As you explore different fuel types, production becomes increasingly complex, particularly with advanced options like Turbofuel and Rocket Fuel. This brings us to the question: is Turbofuel worth the effort in Satisfactory 1.0?
Is Turbofuel Worth Making in Satisfactory 1.0? – Answered
In Satisfactory, fuel serves multiple purposes including powering generators, vehicles, and drones. The priority of fuel types shifts as you progress in the game. Initially, your goal is power generation, with refineries producing fuel from Crude Oil, which is then used in Fuel Generators. Creating basic fuel production setups is relatively straightforward compared to complex lines like Alumina Solutions or Nitrogen Gas.
However, transitioning to Turbofuel introduces additional complexity. You will need to combine fuel with Compacted Coal to produce Turbofuel. Each step in the refining process generates byproducts that must be managed, leading to the question: is Turbofuel truly worth the hassle?
Fortunately, Turbofuel is unique in that it does not produce byproducts. However, you will have to construct multiple refineries to convert fuel into Turbofuel, as well as establish a source of Compacted Coal. This alternate recipe involves 25 Coal and 25 Sulfur per minute to produce 25 Compacted Coal per minute, which can be unlocked through the Sulfur MAM research line.
Thus, by integrating Sulfur and Coal into your production line, you can harness enhanced fuel. Turbofuel becomes advantageous if your Sulfur and Coal deposits are conveniently located near your oil production setup. If they are far apart, transporting these resources might take considerable time, making the benefits of Turbofuel less effective. Let’s explore what you might miss out on if you choose to bypass it.
How Much Power Does Turbofuel Generate in Satisfactory?
Here are the power generation rates for standard fuel compared to Turbofuel:
- 250 MW for 20 cubic meters per minute of regular Fuel.
- 250 MW for 7.5 cubic meters per minute of Turbofuel.
When you overclock a Fuel Generator to 250%, you can achieve 625 MW with 18.75 cubic meters per minute of Turbofuel production. Given that the 250 MW output is standardized, you will require a significant number of Power Shards to effectively utilize Turbofuel. The general strategy for using Power Shards is to enhance raw resource production, such as for Miners, Oil Extractors, and Resource Wells, making it questionable whether using Turbofuel for power is worthwhile. Additionally, by the time you produce Turbofuel, you could be nearing the introduction of alternate power sources.
Other Uses for Turbofuel in Satisfactory
There are more intriguing applications for Turbofuel beyond mere power generation. You can utilize Turbofuel for:
- Jetpacks
- Explorers (trucks)
- Drones
- Power generation
When it comes to Jetpacks, using Turbofuel increases lift and slightly prolongs flight time. Explorers and Drones will also need less frequent refueling with Packaged Turbofuel compared to standard Packaged Fuel. While Turbofuel is indeed more efficient, is it worth the production effort? If you’re using fuel for vehicles and Jetpacks, the answer is likely yes, but you’ll need to invest in Turbofuel packaging lines.
Ultimately, your next advancements in fuel will be Rocket Fuel and Batteries, both of which are quite complex. Thus, producing Turbofuel for exploration and vehicle use can be significantly beneficial as you progress in the game.
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