Dubai: ENOC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the supply and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF), strengthening efforts to expand aviation bioenergy solutions across regional and global markets.
Under the agreement, the two companies will assess opportunities for the long-term offtake and distribution of SAF and e-SAF produced at Allied Biofuels’ integrated production facility currently being developed in Uzbekistan, Zawya reported.
The partnership will establish a dedicated working group to evaluate the commercial viability of creating a sustainable fuel supply chain linking production facilities with local, regional and international aviation markets. Subject to the outcome of these assessments, the companies aim to negotiate a formal supply agreement before the Uzbekistan facility begins operations.
The collaboration comes at a time when demand for sustainable aviation fuels continues to grow rapidly as airlines and governments seek practical solutions to reduce carbon emissions from air travel. Industry experts view SAF as one of the most scalable near-term pathways for decarbonising the aviation sector, although global production remains significantly below demand.
As one of the region’s leading aviation fuel suppliers, ENOC is expected to play a key role in expanding access to sustainable aviation bioenergy and helping bridge the supply gap.
The planned Uzbekistan facility will produce both SAF and e-SAF, supporting broader sustainability goals in the aviation industry while contributing to the long-term clean energy objectives of the UAE and international aviation stakeholders.
Hussain Sultan Lootah said the development of a sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem requires coordinated growth across the entire value chain, including production, certification, distribution and long-term purchasing commitments.
He noted that the agreement aligns with the UAE’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap 2030 and Net Zero 2050 Strategy, while reinforcing ENOC’s commitment to making sustainable aviation fuels commercially viable and operationally reliable.
Meanwhile, Alfred Benedict described the partnership as an important step in establishing a dependable route for SAF and e-SAF supplies from Uzbekistan to domestic and international markets.
He said Allied Biofuels aims to build a scalable and commercially sustainable platform capable of supporting the aviation industry’s long-term decarbonisation efforts.
The agreement reflects ENOC’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence across the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, from production partnerships to fuel distribution and market development. The company said the initiative will help position the UAE as a leading hub for sustainable aviation bioenergy while supporting the transition to lower-carbon air transport.
