Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ENOC and MENA Biofuels, part of the Mercantile and Maritime Group, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The MoU will see the two parties collaborate on the offtake, supply, and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer emphasized that the partnership aligns with the UAE’s efforts to build an integrated sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem. This initiative supports the UAE’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel General Policy and the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. The agreement is set to open new horizons for value chain integration within the sustainable fuel sector and enable national companies to accelerate the development of alternative solutions for the aviation industry.
Under the MoU, ENOC and MENA Biofuels will explore opportunities to integrate SAF supply from the UAE’s first commercial-scale SAF production facility. Currently under development by MENA Biofuels in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), the USD 300 million facility will convert used cooking oil and other waste-based feedstocks into certified SAF. The plant aims to produce 125 million litres annually in Phase I, with an expansion plan to 250 million litres per year in Phase II. The facility is expected to contribute significantly to the UAE’s 2030 SAF target, positioning Fujairah as a regional hub for low-carbon fuel innovation.
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO of ENOC Group, noted the necessity for a full value chain scale-up to develop a national SAF ecosystem. Mohamed Saeed Al Raqbani, Chairman of MENA Biofuels, highlighted the importance of aligning production capabilities with ENOC’s distribution strengths to advance the UAE’s SAF Roadmap 2030. Gati Al-Jebouri, Chief Executive Officer of MENA Biofuels, further commented on the cooperation’s role in scaling SAF production and contributing directly to the UAE’s 2030 roadmap.
The partnership marks a significant step in enhancing the UAE’s domestic capacity to supply sustainable aviation fuel locally and regionally. It underscores the critical industry collaboration needed to rapidly scale SAF production, distribution, and adoption, paving the way for a greener future in aviation.