Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of ENOC Group, witnessed the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ENOC and MENA Biofuels, part of the Mercantile & Maritime Group, during the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement aims to advance the offtake, supply, and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced in the UAE.

The collaboration reinforces ENOC’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel General Policy and the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, aligning with the nation’s ambition to become a global hub for clean energy and advanced technologies.

Al Tayer said, “With the vision and directives of the wise leadership, the UAE has reinforced its position as a leading global hub for clean energy and advanced technologies. Our partnership with MENA Biofuels aligns with the nation’s efforts to build an integrated, sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem that contributes to the UAE’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel General Policy and the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. This agreement opens new horizons for value chain integration within the sustainable fuel sector and enables national companies to accelerate the development of alternative solutions capable of supporting the competitiveness of the aviation industry and leading decarbonisation efforts in the region and globally.”

He added that the MoU represents a key step toward strengthening national capabilities for the large-scale production, supply, and distribution of low-carbon aviation fuels, utilizing innovative solutions to accelerate the industry’s transformation.

Under the agreement, ENOC and MENA Biofuels will explore opportunities to integrate SAF supply from the UAE’s first commercial-scale SAF production facility, currently being developed by MENA Biofuels in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ). The $300 million facility will convert used cooking oil and other waste-based feedstocks into certified SAF, producing 125 million litres annually in its first phase and expanding to 250 million litres per year in its second phase. Once operational, the plant is expected to contribute up to 36% of 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, “Developing a national SAF ecosystem requires the full value chain to scale together – from production to distribution and reliable offtake. This partnership reflects ENOC’s alignment with the UAE’s national priorities.”

Mohamed Saeed Al Raqbani, Chairman of MENA Biofuels, said, “We are focused on making Sustainable Aviation Fuel commercially viable and operationally sustainable. This MoU with ENOC marks a significant step in establishing a fully localized SAF supply chain for the UAE. By aligning our production capabilities with ENOC’s distribution strength, we are advancing the UAE’s SAF Roadmap 2030 and accelerating the transition to low-carbon aviation.”

The partnership significantly enhances the UAE’s domestic capacity to supply sustainable aviation fuel across the region. It highlights the crucial role of industry collaboration in scaling SAF production, distribution, and adoption—key components in creating a greener, more sustainable future for global aviation.

Gati Al-Jebouri, CEO of MENA Biofuels, added, “Our cooperation with ENOC creates the alignment needed to scale SAF production in the UAE and turn national targets into practical supply. It helps position the country as a regional centre for SAF and ensures that our output contributes directly to the UAE’s 2030 roadmap.”