Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry launches SAF roadmap workshop

July 18, 2026 |

In Egypt, Egypt Oil & Gas reported that Sameh Elhefny, Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt, inaugurated a workshop to draft a feasibility study for the domestic production and utilization of SAF.

 The two-day event was organized in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the ACT-SAF program, with support from the European Union (EU), according to the cabinet.

The workshop comes in line with Egypt’s plan to strengthen the path of sustainable development, accelerating the transition to a green economy, and implementing the targets of Egypt’s Vision 2030, and in light of the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s strategy to develop the air transport system, enhance its operational and environmental efficiency, and boost its competitiveness in accordance with international best practices, according to the report.

Elhefny said the implementation of this project, in cooperation with the ICAO and with support from the EU, represents an advanced model of international partnerships based on the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise, and on accelerating the execution of projects for the transition toward sustainable aviation, the report added.

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