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Masdar, Adnoc, bp, Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and Etihad Airways have announced an agreement to conduct a joint feasibility study to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other products in the UAE.
The research will also look at the production of renewable diesel and naphtha using municipal solid waste (MSW) and renewable hydrogen, announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023.
The feasibility study will draw on the capabilities of the five partners to assess the technical and commercial viability of such a project. If the study’s conclusions are positive, the partners will work to develop the region’s first commercial-scale production capacity in Abu Dhabi.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), SAF, produced from sustainable feedstocks such as municipal solid waste and renewable hydrogen, has the potential to reduce life by up to 80% on average over its entire life cycle compared to conventional jet fuel cycle carbon emissions).
A statement said the collaboration aims to strengthen the UAE’s leadership in low-carbon energy and technology-driven industrial growth and will mark an important step in assessing the UAE’s potential to become a global leader in SAF production.
According to IATA economic data, aviation is a key industry in the UAE, supporting more than 13% of the gross domestic product and will continue to grow in the coming decades. To support the UAE’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions Strategic Plan, this growth must be sustainable. SAF is currently the most viable option to help decarbonize the industry and has the potential to supply international markets. – trade arab news agency
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