Tag: UAE

Emirates Biotech selectes SAMSUNG E&A for its UAE PLA facility

Emirates Biotech selectes SAMSUNG E&A for its UAE PLA facility

April 16, 2025 |

In the UAE, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech’s commitment to environmental responsibility and […]

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Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

Vopak Horizon Fujairah completes first ISCC-certified biofuel bunkering ops in UAE

March 16, 2025 |

In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Liquid and gas storage and infrastructure solutions provider Vopak said Vopak Horizon Fujairah successfully completed its first ISCC Certified bio-bunkering supply operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The operation involved the supply of B24 bunker fuel, a blend of 24% of FAME with Very Low Sulpur Fuel Oil, […]

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GEODIS launches biofuel truck fleet in UAE

GEODIS launches biofuel truck fleet in UAE

March 6, 2025 |

In the UAE, GEODIS has launched a new fleet comprising 11 Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers. […]

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Big money, big methanol: TA’ZIZ launches $1.7bn build

Big money, big methanol: TA’ZIZ launches $1.7bn build

February 5, 2025 |

In the UAE, TA’ZIZ awarded a $1.7 billion EPC contract to Samsung E&A on February 3 to construct one of the world’s largest methanol plants in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, aiming to boost the UAE’s chemical industry and economic diversification. The 1.8 million tons per annum facility will be the country’s […]

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Lootah Biofuels launches app to support UCO collection

Lootah Biofuels launches app to support UCO collection

February 3, 2025 |

UAE, Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO). The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which poses environmental and public health risks, converting it […]

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Lootah Biofuels launches smart app to expand UCO collection network

Lootah Biofuels launches smart app to expand UCO collection network

January 31, 2025 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app (Lootah Biofuels) for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO).    The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which […]

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AM Green, DP World to build green fuel export projects

AM Green, DP World to build green fuel export projects

January 19, 2025 |

In India, Reuters reported that India’s AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol. The report noted that the partnership includes building infrastructure across the European Union, the Far East region, and the […]

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SAF One acquires Green Biotrade to bolster feedstock supply chain

SAF One acquires Green Biotrade to bolster feedstock supply chain

January 19, 2025 |

In the United Arab Emirates, SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company.  The firm noted that this strategic acquisition will strengthen its supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel […]

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SAF One acquires Green Biotrade

SAF One acquires Green Biotrade

January 14, 2025 |

In the UAE, SAF One announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company. This strategic acquisition will strengthen SAF One’s supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. Commenting on the acquisition, Deepak Munganahalli, Co-Founder and Director at SAF One, said, “Our acquisition of Green […]

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UAE expanding greenery with natural latex balloons laden with seeds

UAE expanding greenery with natural latex balloons laden with seeds

January 6, 2025 |

In Abu Dhabi, 100,000 natural latex balloons carrying about 100 million seeds were released on New Year’s Eve, with hopes the stunt would help local ecological restoration and greenery expansion. Each balloon carried about 1,000 seeds for native desert plants, including Ghaf and Samar.  The release was part of Sheikh Zayed Festival’s sustainability efforts, according […]

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