Mena Biofuels, a subsidiary of the Mercantile & Maritime Group, has officially initiated the construction of the UAE’s first commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ). This groundbreaking project, unveiled at Adipec 2024, aims to convert used cooking oil and waste-based feedstocks into certified SAF, meeting stringent international standards. The facility’s Phase I, with a $200 million investment, will produce 125 million litres annually, accounting for approximately 18% of the UAE’s 2030 SAF target. Phase II, with an additional $100 million investment, will double the capacity to 250 million litres, contributing up to 36% of the nation’s SAF goal and supporting regional exports. The project aligns with the UAE’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap 2030 and Net Zero 2050 Agenda, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. Over the past year, Mena Biofuels has completed a comprehensive feasibility study, secured land leases, appointed key project managers, and selected an internationally recognized technology provider. The company has also signed strategic offtake agreements with Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) and plans to finalize additional agreements at the upcoming Dubai Air Show. The first Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) tender has been launched, covering feedstock storage and distribution facilities, with the second tender for refinery process units set for Q1 2026. This project positions Fujairah as a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel production, driving economic and environmental resilience while fostering innovation and industrial capacity.
Mena Biofuels advances UAE’s first commercial sustainable aviation fuel plant in Fujairah
