ENOC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the supply and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro-synthetic SAF (e-SAF), as demand for greener aviation energy continues to rise globally.
The agreement focuses on Allied Biofuels’ integrated production facility currently under development in Uzbekistan. Both companies will assess long-term offtake and distribution opportunities, with the goal of negotiating a formal supply agreement before the facility becomes operational.
A dedicated working group will evaluate the commercial viability of building a sustainable fuel supply chain connecting the Uzbekistan site to local, regional and international aviation markets.
The timing reflects growing urgency in the sector. Airlines and governments are actively seeking practical ways to cut carbon emissions from air travel. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most scalable near-term solutions. Global production, however, still falls well short of demand.
As a leading regional aviation fuel supplier, ENOC is positioned to help close that gap. ENOC’s Hussain Sultan Lootah noted that building a SAF ecosystem requires coordinated growth across production, certification, distribution and long-term purchasing. He linked the agreement to the UAE’s SAF Roadmap 2030 and Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
Allied Biofuels’ Alfred Benedict described the deal as an important step toward establishing a reliable supply route for SAF and e-SAF from Uzbekistan to wider markets, with ambitions to build a scalable, commercially sustainable platform.
For ENOC, the partnership advances a broader strategy to strengthen its position across the SAF value chain, while supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a leading hub for sustainable aviation energy.
