Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy have signed an agreement to develop a dedicated sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Nairobi. The facility will use modular technology from Dragonfly to convert used cooking oils and waste animal fats into low-carbon jet fuel, reducing the region's reliance on fuel imports. With a planned investment of 60 to 70 million euros, the refinery aims for a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes. Located near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the project intends to be operational within 24 months to help the aviation sector move toward net zero emissions by 2050.
