Lootah Biofuels has introduced a new smart app for Android and iOS to encourage individuals and businesses in the UAE to recycle used cooking oil (UCO) into biofuel, helping to mitigate environmental and public health risks, reports Technical Review.
The app offers features such as home collection services, an interactive map of biodiesel stations, and financial incentives through a built-in digital wallet.
Since its establishment in 2010, Lootah Biofuels has developed a robust supplier network that includes the hospitality and restaurant sectors. The company’s top 10 partners alone contribute over 300,000 litres of UCO each month. This initiative supports the UAE’s sustainability goals by aiming to increase UCO recycling rates from below 50% to over 80%.
The company highlights that biodiesel produced from used cooking oil provides the highest carbon reduction among biofuels and can help reduce long-term transportation costs. The app also aims to raise awareness about the role of biofuels in cutting emissions and supports job creation in oil collection, recycling, and biodiesel distribution.
Yousif Bin Saeed Lootah, Founder and CEO of Lootah Biofuels, said, “We are dedicated to using the latest technologies and solutions across all stages of our operations to accelerate the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices. Our initiatives encourage individuals and institutions to contribute to sustainability and the circular economy by leveraging available channels to collect used cooking oil and convert it into environmentally friendly and sustainable biofuel.”
According to the company, biodiesel produced from used cooking oil has the highest carbon reduction rate compared to other feedstocks used in biodiesel production.
The app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, is designed to promote responsible disposal of used cooking oil across the UAE. By diverting UCO from being dumped into the ground or sewer systems—which poses significant environmental and public health risks—the initiative converts it into clean energy.
Biofuel derived from used oil is a cost-effective alternative, and its growing use in commercial transportation fleets is expected to help lower the cost of goods and products in the long term. This move aligns with the UAE’s broader efforts to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.
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