ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Allied Biofuels Holding to distribute Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Electro-synthetic SAF (e-SAF). The fuel will be produced at a new biorefinery currently under development in Uzbekistan. This partnership aims to address the global shortage of low-carbon aviation fuels by linking Uzbekistan's production capacity with ENOC's distribution networks. The initiative supports the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the 2030 SAF Roadmap.
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ENOC is looking to secure SAF and e-SAF supply from a new plant in Uzbekistan. It is mostly a framework agreement for now to figure out if the logistics and commercial side actually work before the refinery opens.
The term world-scale biorefinery is a bit vague. I want to see the actual nameplate capacity and the feedstock source. If they are doing e-SAF, where is the renewable power coming from to run the electrolysis?
The real hurdle here is certification. For this to hit international markets, the fuel needs to meet strict sustainability criteria to count toward mandates. An MoU is a start, but the accounting details are what matter.
Agreed. The article mentions a working group for technical pathways, which is just corporate speak for figuring out if the fuel meets the standards required for carbon credits or regulatory compliance.
