Green Hydrogen-to-Methanol-to-SAF Project in Abu Dhabi

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Masdar and TotalEnergies to Launch Green Hydrogen-to-Methanol-to-SAF Project in Abu Dhabi

2024-08-06 Source: Press release 1 min Reading Time

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Following a successful test flight showcasing the potential of converting methanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Masdar and TotalEnergies have entered into an agreement to develop a commercial green hydrogen-to-methanol-to-SAF project in Abu Dhabi.

Aviation is a key focus for Masdar’s Green Hydrogen business, and over the past three years the company has forged a number of strategic partnerships designed to support the development and growth of the SAF sector.(Bild: Masdar) — Aviation is a key focus for Masdar’s Green Hydrogen business, and over the past three years the company has forged a number of strategic partnerships designed to support the development and growth of the SAF sector.
(Bild: Masdar)

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC—Masdar, the UAE's clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the viability of developing a commercial green hydrogen-to-methanol-to-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) project.

This initiative aims to decarbonize emission-intensive sectors like aviation and maritime industries. The project will utilize CO2 captured from industrial sources, along with green hydrogen produced through renewable energy-powered electrolysis, to create green methanol and SAF.

The agreement follows a successful test flight by Masdar and TotalEnergies during COP28 in December 2023, showcasing the potential of converting methanol to SAF. Masdar has been actively forming strategic partnerships to advance the SAF sector. The UAE's General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel targets 1% of national airline fuel to be locally produced SAF by 2031 and aims to establish a regulatory framework for SAF.

The agreement aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, promoting low-carbon hydrogen as a future energy source and supporting economic growth, sustainability, and energy security. This policy complements the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy, which seeks to position the UAE as a leading global producer of low-carbon hydrogen by 2031.

Since its inception in 2006, Masdar has played a pivotal role in realizing the UAE’s vision of global leadership in sustainability and climate action. The company has been involved in projects across over 40 countries, with goals to expand its renewable energy portfolio to 100GW and become a leading producer of green hydrogen by 2030.

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