Infinite Lava Cell (AE2)
Lava is one of the most stubborn resources in Minecraft. You need it for fuel, for obsidian farming, for Thermal Expansion setups, and for a dozen other machines, yet hauling buckets back and forth from the Nether never stops being tedious. The Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) add-on solves that problem in the cleanest way possible: it hands Applied Energistics 2 a storage cell that holds lava without limits, so your ME network becomes a genuine lava reservoir.
What the Add-On Actually Does
This is a small, focused mod, and that is precisely its appeal. It adds two new items to Applied Energistics 2:
- Infinite Lava Cell – a storage cell for your ME drives that accepts lava and never fills up.
- Portable Infinite Lava Cell – the same idea in a handheld form, useful when you are far from your base and need lava on demand.
Because the mod only introduces new cell types and does not touch existing AE2 mechanics, channels, or recipes, it plays nicely with virtually every other AE2 add-on out there. If you already run a heavily modded pack with Extra Cells, MEGA Cells, or similar storage expansions, the Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) should slot in without conflict.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
The add-on is built for modern Minecraft releases and targets the Fabric and NeoForge loaders, with Forge support available on older branches depending on the build you pick. In practice this means you can run Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) for Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.x style modpacks without hunting for a legacy version. Always check the file list on the project page, since AE2 itself must match your loader and game version before the cell will appear in your creative tab or JEI search.
Why an Infinite Cell Beats a Tank Farm
Traditional lava logistics involve pumps in the Nether, ender tanks, fluiducts, and a lot of chunk loading. An infinite cell removes the middleman. Once lava enters the cell, it is available to any ME interface, fluid export bus, or autocrafting pattern that requests it. That means your obsidian generator, your geothermal generators, and your smelting array can all pull from one centralized source. For players who enjoy automation, this is the difference between a maintenance chore and a system that simply works.
How to Install
Installation follows the standard add-on routine:
- Confirm your Minecraft version and loader, then install the matching Applied Energistics 2 build first.
- Download Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) from the official project page and drop the jar into your mods folder.
- Install any required dependencies, then launch the game once so the config files generate.
- Load a test world and search for the cell in JEI or the creative menu to confirm it registered.
If you prefer a hands-off approach, the foxygame.net launcher handles this entire process for you: it detects your installed loader, matches a compatible build of Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) automatically, and keeps it updated between sessions so you never chase a version mismatch again.
Using the Cells in Your ME Network
Drop the Infinite Lava Cell into any ME Drive or ME Chest and it behaves like a normal storage cell with one obvious exception: the capacity bar never moves. Partition it to lava if you want to be strict about what it accepts, which is handy in networks where multiple fluid types circulate. The Portable Infinite Lava Cell works from your inventory, letting you place lava directly into the world or feed a machine on the go, which is excellent for remote builds and Nether expeditions.
Reporting Issues and Suggestions
The developer maintains a Discord server for bug reports and feature ideas, and the project page lists it alongside the download. If a recipe conflicts with another mod or the cell fails to appear after an update, that is the fastest place to get a response. Including your loader, game version, and a log snippet speeds things up considerably.
Final Thoughts
Infinite Lava Cell (AE2) is the kind of mod that quietly removes an annoyance you had stopped noticing. It does not add machines, GUIs, or complicated crafting chains, it just makes lava behave like any other stored resource in your ME system. For anyone running Applied Energistics 2 in a modern modpack, it is a lightweight, conflict-free upgrade that pays for itself the first time you autocraft a thousand obsidian without touching a bucket.