"source" Tadweer Group is cooperating to develop the first commercial project to convert waste into sustainable aviation fuel
ABU DHABI, November 20, 2017 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, and Tadweer Group today announced the signing of a joint development agreement, under which the two companies will cooperate in developing the first commercial-scale project to convert waste into sustainable aviation fuel in Abu Dhabi.
The station, located in Abu Dhabi, will transform about 500,000 tons of waste annually into sustainable aviation fuel, through a hybrid production process that combines the use of renewable energy to conduct electrolysis and produce green hydrogen, and treat the waste to extract synthetic gas that is later converted into sustainable aviation fuel using a set of approved chemical processes.
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said on this occasion that Masdar is committed to working to accelerate a qualitative shift in the global energy sector by building effective partnerships and providing innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
He explained that the project will contribute to consolidating the UAE’s leadership in the field of sustainable aviation, and the advancement of this vital sector that enhances the process of sustainable economic development in the country, in addition to its effective role in reducing carbon emissions. He looks forward to cooperating with the Tadweer Group to implement this project and achieve tangible results in removing carbon at the state level and beyond.
For his part, Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group, said that this agreement constitutes a pivotal step in the Tadweer Group’s journey in line with its mission to efficiently manage waste as a resource full of value, to make the most of it, with the possibility of converting it into a major source of energy production.
He added that by partnering with Masdar, we are strengthening the UAE’s leadership in innovation in the clean energy sector through the processes of converting waste into sustainable aviation fuel, as it is an essential product for preserving the cleanliness of the environment. We are also reviewing together the enormous potential of waste, and contributing to achieving the national goals of reaching zero climate neutrality, and raising the standards of sustainable transformation at the global level.
The project is expected to cover multiple markets when it enters into operation, which will contribute to making Abu Dhabi a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel, and support efforts to decarbonize this sector, which contributed more than 18% of the UAE’s GDP in 2023, according to data from the International Air Transport Association.
Sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to reduce carbon emissions during all stages of use by up to 80% compared to traditional aviation fuel, according to a study by the International Air Transport Association.
The project also represents an important step towards achieving several national strategies, including the indicative public policy for sustainable aviation fuels, the Abu Dhabi Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, the National Hydrogen Strategy, the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy, and the UAE’s strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
By converting waste into clean energy, the project will contribute to Tadweer’s strategic goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste from landfills by 2030, and creating new value chains in waste management, green hydrogen and renewable fuels.
Based on Masdar’s extensive experience in the fields of renewable energy and hydrogen, and the Tadweer Group’s experience in enhancing value extraction from waste through local and international partnerships, this project will contribute to consolidating the UAE’s leadership role in clean energy innovations.
This initiative is consistent with Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to become a leading global center for the production of low-carbon fuels, while achieving integration between the renewable energy sectors, converting waste into valuable resources, and sustainable transportation.
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