Tag: UAE

UAE hypermarket giant using UCO from its waste oil to power its fleet with biodiesel

UAE hypermarket giant using UCO from its waste oil to power its fleet with biodiesel

June 9, 2025 |

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 […]

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Masdar and OMV sign green hydrogen and eSAF agreement

Masdar and OMV sign green hydrogen and eSAF agreement

May 5, 2025 |

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, […]

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Vitol Bunkers begins offering biofuel co-processed bunkering fuel

Vitol Bunkers begins offering biofuel co-processed bunkering fuel

April 29, 2025 |

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 […]

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Emirates Biotech selectes SAMSUNG E&A for its UAE PLA facility

Emirates Biotech selectes SAMSUNG E&A for its UAE PLA facility

April 16, 2025 |

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 […]

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Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

March 16, 2025 |

In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak said Vopak Horizon Fujairah successfully completed its first ISCC Certified bio-bunkering supply operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The operation involved the supply of B24 bunker fuel, a blend of 24% of FAME with Very Low Sulpur Fuel Oil, […]

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GEODIS launches biofuel truck fleet in UAE

GEODIS launches biofuel truck fleet in UAE

March 6, 2025 |

In the UAE, GEODIS has launched a new fleet comprising 11 Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers. […]

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Big money, big methanol: TA’ZIZ launches $1.7bn build

Big money, big methanol: TA’ZIZ launches $1.7bn build

February 5, 2025 |

In the UAE, TA’ZIZ awarded a $1.7 billion EPC contract to Samsung E&A on February 3 to construct one of the world’s largest methanol plants in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, aiming to boost the UAE’s chemical industry and economic diversification. The 1.8 million tons per annum facility will be the country’s […]

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Lootah Biofuels launches app to support UCO collection

Lootah Biofuels launches app to support UCO collection

February 3, 2025 |

UAE, Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO). The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which poses environmental and public health risks, converting it […]

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Lootah Biofuels launches smart app to expand UCO collection network

Lootah Biofuels launches smart app to expand UCO collection network

January 31, 2025 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app (Lootah Biofuels) for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO).    The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which […]

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AM Green, DP World to build green fuel export projects

AM Green, DP World to build green fuel export projects

January 19, 2025 |

In India, Reuters reported that India’s AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol. The report noted that the partnership includes building infrastructure across the European Union, the Far East region, and the […]

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