Tashkent: Uzbekistan Airports JSC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Allied Biofuels FE LLC to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and electro-synthetic SAF (e-SAF) in the country, marking a key step toward cleaner air transport.
Under the agreement, both sides will work together to develop a supply chain for SAF and e-SAF, with operations targeted to begin by 2030. The move is aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as a growing hub for sustainable aviation and low-carbon transport in Central Asia, Energy Digital reported.
The partnership aligns with global efforts to reduce emissions from aviation and supports the country’s plans to modernise its aviation sector with cleaner fuel options.
As part of the initiative, Allied Biofuels is developing a large integrated biofuels refinery in Uzbekistan. The facility is expected to produce about 160,400 tonnes of SAF, 257,000 tonnes of e-SAF and 5,040 tonnes of green diesel annually once fully operational.
The project, estimated to cost around $6.1 billion, is among the largest clean energy investments in the region. It will be powered by a renewable energy system with a capacity of 4.45 gigawatts, supported by battery storage and green hydrogen production using electrolysers.
Officials said the collaboration is expected to boost investment, support new technologies and help build a market for sustainable aviation fuels in the country. It is also seen as a step toward meeting international targets for reducing emissions in the aviation sector.
