Masdar and Boeing will advance and support the development of policies promoting SAF use in the UAE and beyond enhancing SAF production achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, and a leading global renewable energy and green hydrogen company, has forged a strategic partnership with aerospace giant Boeing to drive the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and around the world. The collaboration aims to accelerate the commercial aviation industry’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Together, Masdar and Boeing intend to advance and support the development of policies promoting SAF adoption in the UAE and beyond. They will also explore ways to enhance SAF accounting principles, addressing geographical barriers that may arise as the SAF industry scales up.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sealing this partnership was signed during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2023. This move underscores the commitment of both Masdar and Boeing to harness global collaborations to meet the commercial aviation sector’s 2050 net-zero emissions target, particularly in the run-up to COP28, the United Nations climate change conference hosted by the UAE.
Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Chief Green Hydrogen Officer, Masdar said, “Global net-zero goals can only be achieved through international collaboration and innovation. As the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, Masdar is proud to be partnering with Boeing, a leading global aerospace company, to promote the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects. Together, we will advocate enabling policies to nurture this key market. Ahead of the UAE hosting COP28 we will continue to leverage our combined knowledge, expertise and passion to support industry and create a more sustainable future for all.”
SAF, derived from sustainable sources such as green hydrogen, has the potential to reduce carbon emissions throughout its lifecycle by up to 85% compared to conventional petroleum jet fuel. It is widely accepted as a drop-in replacement for up to 50% of traditional jet fuel in current aircraft, offering significant carbon emission reduction potential across all aviation segments over the next three decades.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President of Middle East, Turkiye and Africa, Boeing said: “We are excited to team up with Masdar to spearhead the growth of the sustainable aviation fuel industry, both locally and globally, which will enable job creation, economic growth and significant business opportunities. Adopting SAF is going to be aviation’s most powerful decarbonization lever. Over a decade of collaboration between Boeing and the UAE in sustainable aviation is a testament to our shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”
Masdar’s commitment to sustainable aviation fuel production extends beyond this partnership. In Early 2023, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Masdar announced that its green hydrogen initiative, focused on producing SAF from methanol, is actively collaborating with licensors to certify a new production pathway for sustainable aviation fuel.
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In summary, the strategic partnership between Masdar and Boeing signals a significant step forward in the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Their combined expertise and dedication to sustainability are poised to drive the industry towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.
