In the United Arab Emirates, the start of 2026 also ushers in a new era of eco-friendly packaging: starting January 1, the UAE will enforce a nationwide ban on plastic beverage cups, lids, cutlery, food containers, and straws, as part of its escalating campaign against single-use plastics. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed […]
In the UAE, Emirates and ENOC Group have today 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 […]
In the UAE, TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East, a fully owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies based in Dubai, has time chartered a first-of-its-type 750 cubic meter hybrid lubricants bunkering barge from Tristar Group to supplement its Lubmarine division’s ship-to-ship operations in the port of Fujairah, UAE as of October 1st. The Tristar Eco Voyager, featuring an innovative hybrid […]
In the UAE, ENOC and MENA Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the offtake, supply, and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced in the UAE. Under the MoU, ENOC and MENA Biofuels will assess opportunities to integrate SAF supply from the UAE’s first commercial-scale SAF production facility, currently under development […]
In the UAE, Zawya news agency reports Lootah Biofuels has launched sustainable aviation fuel supply from imported SAF, making it one of the few SAF suppliers in the region. The imports are meant to kick off supply while it develops its own standalone dedicated facility using used cooking oil and waste-derived fats as feedstock. Engineering […]
In the UAE, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BiOD Technology FZCO, a subsidiary of DUBAL Holding, marking a major stride toward advancing environmental sustainability and fostering a circular economy in the emirate. The agreement outlines strategic cooperation focused on converting used cooking oils (UCO) and fats, oils, and grease (FOG) […]
In the UAE, the Times of India newspaper reports that hypermarket giant Lulu has, together with Neutral Fuels, begun running its domestic fleet on biodiesel produced from used cooking oil collected at its stores. Lulu has an extensive network of in-store kitchens, restaurants, food courts, and catering partners from which it sources its UCO for […]
In the UAE, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and OMV have signed an agreement to partner in the production of green hydrogen, synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), and other sustainable products. Representatives for Masdar and OMV signed in Vienna a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on future opportunities in Austria, […]
In the UAE, Vitol Bunkers is to offer customers FuelEU compliant biofuel co-processed bunkering fuel. The fuel is being produced by Vitol’s refinery in Fujairah – a 100kbd refinery producing finished grade bunker fuel – and will, in due course, be marketed in multiple locations by Vitol Bunkers. The co-processed fuel, which conforms to RMG380 […]
In the UAE, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech’s commitment to environmental responsibility and […]
