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2/15/24, 2:59 PM Sustainable aviation partnership: Dubai Municipality, BESIX, Emirates National Oil Company, and Marubeni join forces
Dubai, UAE - BESIX, a pioneer in sustainable waste solutions and a key player in the
region’s energy transition, proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) with Dubai Municipality, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC),

and Marubeni to revolutionize the aviation industry. The presence of His Highness Sheikh
Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO

and Chairman of the Emirates Group, at the signing underscores its significance.

This consortium is a testament to the power of collaboration in catalysing meaningful
change. Together, the collective aim is ambitious: to eliminate landfilling, achieve "UAE

Net Zero" by 2050, support the National Hydrogen Strategy, and ensure compliance
with new regulations on renewable fuels impacting the aviation industry.

BESIX, as an industrial equity provider, combines its construction expertise with the

integration of waste management technologies, facilitating the synthesis of diverse
contributions towards SAF conversion. The collaboration with ENOC and Marubeni, both

renowned for their strength, ambitions, and expertise, is pivotal to ensuring the success of
this joint venture. Dubai Municipality anchors the initiative, providing indispensable

resources including municipal solid waste (MSW), energy for SAF conversion, and land

for facility development, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and a shared
vision for a better world.

"This top-tier collaboration will revolutionize the aviation industry and set a global standard
for forward-thinking partnerships. Through our shared expertise and dedication, we are

shaping a future where sustainability is not just a goal but a way of life, firmly establishing
Dubai as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship." - His Excellency Eng.

Dawood Abdulrahman Al Hajiri, Director General of Dubai Municipality

“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 the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE

stand at the forefront of this transformative endeavour.” ~ Peter Lembrechts, General
Manager at BESIX Middle East

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