Emirates and ENOC Group sign MoU to explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply in Dubai

On 19 November 2025, Emirates and ENOC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow to explore the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Emirates’ Dubai hub. Key Details:

Parties Involved:
- Emirates Airline – represented by Adel Al Redha, Deputy President & COO.
- ENOC Group – represented by Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO.

Purpose of MoU:
- Conduct feasibility studies on SAF supply opportunities in Dubai.
- Assess supply chain infrastructure, production capabilities, and commercial viability.
- Explore pathways for economically feasible SAF production and supply infrastructure.
- Establish a joint steering committee to guide evaluation.

Strategic Importance:
- Supports the UAE’s target of supplying 1% of jet fuel to national airlines from locally produced SAF by 2031.
- Aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 ambition.
- Builds on Emirates’ prior SAF initiatives, including demonstration flights with 100% SAF in Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 engines.

Environmental Impact
- SAF is a drop-in fuel, compatible with existing aircraft and airport infrastructure.
- Can be blended with conventional jet fuel up to 50%.
- In its neat form, SAF can reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

Broader Context
- Emirates is actively engaged in the UAE’s General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, aiming for 700 million litres of SAF production by 2030.
- The airline has already procured 7,519 tonnes of SAF at airports across Europe and Asia during FY 2024–25.
- ENOC, as a government-owned energy player, will evaluate its role in local SAF production and infrastructure development.

📌 In summary: This MoU marks a major step toward building a reliable SAF ecosystem in Dubai, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in sustainable aviation and helping Emirates integrate SAF into its operations at scale.