Neste and ENOC Group to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Dubai and MENA Region
Finnish company Neste and Dubai-based ENOC Group have agreed to collaborate on exploring the supply and purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The initiative aims to reduce aviation emissions.
Neste Corporation, a Finnish renewable fuel producer, and ENOC Group, the integrated energy company wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, have signed a collaboration agreement. The partnership will focus on exploring the possibilities for supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The collaboration aims to support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation in the region. Neste, a leading global producer of SAF, and ENOC, a key jet fuel supplier in MENA, seek to accelerate the aviation sector's transition to lower-emission fuels. Both companies recently supported Emirates' demonstration flights using 100% SAF, including an Airbus A380 flight and a Boeing 777-300ER flight earlier this year.
Sustainable aviation fuel is presented as a readily available solution for reducing air travel emissions. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ is produced from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. When used, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over its life cycle compared to conventional jet fuel. SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel and is compatible with existing aircraft engines and fueling infrastructure.
This agreement with ENOC is seen as a significant step to support airlines in the region and increase SAF availability and adoption. Specific details regarding the project's timeline or volumes were not disclosed.