Dubai: Officials have affirmed that the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, serves as a key platform to showcase pioneering projects and innovative initiatives in clean energy, sustainability, and global expansion.
According to Emirates News Agency, Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ENOC Group, stated that the event is a strategic platform to learn about the latest developments in the energy sector and engage with international companies specializing in renewable energy and clean technologies. He explained that the group highlighted its biodiesel production plant in the UAE, the first of its kind among national oil companies, reflecting ENOC’s commitment to supporting national sustainability goals in line with the National Biofuel Policy launched in 2024.
The plant, scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025, will have an annual production capacity of 20 million litres of B5 fuel and will serve leading government and private sector clients. It is also prepared to expand from B5 to B7 and eventually B20, further strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional hub for clean energy.
Lootah added that the project addresses the needs of factories and companies seeking environmentally friendly fuel while enhancing ENOC’s strategic role in raising awareness and providing technical support on the use of clean energy. The group’s future plans focus on ensuring 24/7 fuel availability through its stations, expanding biodiesel production for factories and major construction companies, and consolidating its position as a primary supplier of jet fuel in the UAE and international airports.
He noted that the group’s overseas expansion is driven by Horizon, its fuel storage subsidiary, which operates in global markets including Singapore, Tangier in Morocco, and Djibouti. This reflects the group’s strategy of diversifying and scaling its international operations. ENOC is also prioritizing the use of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance operational performance through partnerships with leading international firms, in coordination with cybersecurity entities, while utilizing the expertise of Emirati youth to drive innovation and development.
For his part, Husain Al Meer, Director of Global Offshore Wind and UK at Masdar, reported that the company showcased its flagship renewable energy projects at both local and international levels since its establishment in 2006, along with its ongoing and future projects. Particular emphasis was placed on the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will deliver 1,800 megawatts using photovoltaic solar panels under the Independent Power Producer model, providing energy to over half a million homes and reducing carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.
He noted that Masdar also presented projects in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, in addition to international ventures in the United Kingdom. Future plans include expanding renewable energy and sustainability initiatives in global markets. Al Meer said Masdar has significantly strengthened its portfolio in offshore wind through major investments and strategic agreements, including the financial close of a £5.2 billion investment with Iberdrola in the ‘East Anglia Three’ project in the UK, expected to power 1.3 million homes with clean electricity by the end of 2026.
He added that this includes the advancement of the ‘Dogger Bank South’ project in partnership with RWE, with a combined capacity of 3 gigawatts following the completion of the official examination stage. Masdar’s partnership with Iberdrola to invest up to £15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects across the UK, Germany, and the US also encompasses the completion of the Baltic Eagle project in Germany, with a capacity of 476 megawatts, further enriching Masdar’s growing clean energy portfolio.