Masdar and Tadweer team up for commercial waste-to-SAF project

Masdar and Tadweer Group on Thursday signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to progress the development of the first commercial-scale Waste-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in Abu Dhabi.

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Located in Abu Dhabi, the plant will convert around 500,000 tonnes of waste into SAF per year, using a hybrid production pathway that combines renewable energy powered electrolysis to produce green hydrogen and waste gasification turning syngas into SAF through various proven chemical processes.

“Masdar is committed to accelerating the global energy transformation through partnerships and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs,” said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer at Masdar.

He added that this project will advance the UAE's leadership in sustainable aviation, supporting the growth of a sector critical to the nation’s economic development, while driving its decarbonisation.

Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Group, said, “This agreement marks a pivotal step in Tadweer Group's mission to unlock waste as a valuable resource with the potential to be converted to key energy resources. Partnering with Masdar, we are advancing the UAE's leadership in clean energy innovation by transforming waste into SAF, a vital product for maintaining a cleaner environment.”