Emirates and ENOC Group have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.
The MoU was signed on
the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President
and Chief Operating Officer and Hussain Lootah, Acting CEO of ENOC Group.
The MoU creates a
framework for feasibility studies to assess SAF supply opportunities in Dubai,
including supply chain infrastructure, production capabilities, and commercial
viability.
The collaboration aims
to explore pathways for developing economically feasible SAF production and
supply infrastructure in Dubai, with ENOC evaluating its potential contribution
to local production. A joint steering committee will guide the evaluation.
Al Redha said: “Emirates
continues to explore ways to integrate sustainable aviation fuel adoption in
our operations, and this partnership with ENOC represents an important step in
that journey. Establishing reliable SAF supply in our Dubai hub is a key
priority, and this collaboration allows us to assess the most viable pathways
for integration. We recognise there's significant work ahead to address supply
constraints and infrastructure requirements, but partnerships like this are
essential to identifying practical solutions and building the foundation for
broader SAF accessibility in Dubai and eventually across our network."
Lootah said, “At ENOC,
we recognise the critical role that Sustainable Aviation Fuel plays in reducing
carbon emissions across the aviation sector. This MoU with Emirates reflects
our shared commitment to developing local SAF production and the infrastructure
needed to make low-carbon aviation a reality. As the UAE works toward supplying
1% of jet fuel to national airlines from locally produced SAF by 2031, we
believe this collaboration brings us a step closer to that goal. ENOC will
continue to invest in innovation, strengthen partnerships, and explore
practical pathways to build reliable SAF supply chains that support the UAE’s
Net Zero by 2050 ambition.” -TradeArabia News Service
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