Riyadh: The King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a wholly owned entity of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Biofuel Company to deploy B100 biodiesel as a sustainable alternative to fossil diesel during the airport’s construction phase.
Under the agreement, Biofuel Company will supply B100 biodiesel, derived from animal fats and vegetable oils, to power construction operations, aiming to significantly reduce the project’s carbon footprint and align with Saudi Arabia’s net-zero emissions goals.
Marco Mejia, Acting CEO of KSIADC, stated, “This partnership marks a concrete step towards building an airport that adheres to the highest sustainability standards, reflecting our commitment to integrating alternative energy solutions in line with global efforts to reduce emissions. We value strategic collaborations to achieve our goals and look forward to working with the Saudi Biofuel Company on this important initiative, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.”
Abdullah Al-Otaibi, CEO of Biofuel Company, commented, “We are proud to sign this memorandum with KSIADC, one of Saudi Arabia’s key infrastructure projects. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering premium biofuel that advances Vision 2030’s sustainability goals and reduces dependency on fossil fuels in major projects.”
Headquartered in Jubail, Biofuel Company is a leading Saudi firm specializing in converting waste animal fats and vegetable oils into high-performance biodiesel. It serves both public and private sector clients across the Kingdom.
This collaboration underscores KSIADC’s commitment to environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and minimizing ecological impact throughout the construction and development of one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
