FatHopes Energy appoints global engineering leaders to advance development of SAF refinery

FatHopes Energy, in collaboration with Bin Zayed International Group, has appointed Technip Energies, through its market-leading consulting company Genesis, and Wison Engineering to undertake the Technical Feasibility Study for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery.
The appointment signals the project’s transition into the next phase of technical development as FatHopes Energy progresses toward building a large-scale SAF production facility designed to support the aviation industry’s global decarbonisation goals.
Both engineering firms will independently conduct a Technical Feasibility Study to evaluate and optimise the refinery’s design and technical configuration. Upon completion of the studies, one consultant will be selected to proceed with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase.
The FEED outcomes will then support the project’s Final Investment Decision (FID) before advancing into the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) phase.
The engagement follows a rigorous Request for Proposal (RfP) process launched in Q3 2025, which attracted submissions from leading engineering firms across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States.
The evaluation process concluded in November 2025 following detailed technical and commercial assessments.
Technip Energies and Wison Engineering were selected based on their global engineering expertise, strong SAF and energy transition track records, and their ability to support complex energy infrastructure developments.
By appointing two leading engineering firms, FatHopes Energy will benefit from independent technical perspectives that strengthen project robustness and execution readiness.
The Technical Feasibility Study, expected to be completed by Q2 2026, will establish the core engineering and economic parameters required to advance the project. Deliverables will include the refinery’s Master Plot Plan, Site Fit Assessment, and the engineering framework for the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) production pathway.