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2/13/24, 11:02 AM WGS24: Dubai Municipality signs MoU with global companies to produce sustainable aircraft fuel
involve several investors and other supportive and strategic partners "For his part,

Al Falasi, Group CEO at ENOC, said, "As the UAE aims to supply 1% of fuel to

national airlines at UAE airports using locally produced SAF by 2031, this

milestone agreement with Dubai Municipality, Marubeni and BESIX brings us one

step closer to producing SAF through innovative processes and the use of green

energy Through this partnership, we will work closely with Dubai Municipality to

transform sustainable feedstocks such as municipal solid waste to produce SAF at

scale In addition to reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint, this

collaboration will also help to promote a circular economy that focuses on recycling

At ENOC, we recognise the critical role that SAF plays in reducing carbon

emissions drastically and will continue to advance the UAE's Net Zero by 2050

strategic initiative to realise a more sustainable future for all "Lembrechts, General

Manager at BESIX Middle East, said, "BESIX remains steadfast in its commitment

to spearhead sustainable solutions aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions

Renewing our trusted partnership with Dubai Municipality, alongside esteemed

developers ENOC and Marubeni, we are proud to drive forward towards a greener

future SAF plays a pivotal role in shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow, and it

comes as no surprise that Dubai and the UAE stand at the forefront of this

transformative endeavour Furthermore, Ikushima, General Manager of the New

Energy Business Development Department at Marubeni Middle East and Africa

Power Limited, said, "In alignment with our Green Strategy set forth in 2022,

Marubeni aspires to be a 'Forerunner in Green Business' by addressing

environmental issues in all sectors and implementing sustainability initiatives -

including the production of SAF By promoting the conversion of waste into SAF,

we believe we can contribute to both the decarbonisation of the aviation industry

and Dubai's sustainable development, and we are proud to be an integral part of this

pioneering initiative "Under the MoU, Dubai Municipality is required to supply a

specific amount of municipal solid waste per day, which may include a combination

of organic waste and green hydrogen produced from sewage treatment More than

4,000 participants from the public and private sectors will participate in 110

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