UAE backs use of biofuels

The UAE has revealed the details of its National Policy on Biofuels, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. The policy aims to support the country’s shift to clean and sustainable energy sources.
The policy has been developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) in coordination with its strategic partners from the public and private sectors, aiming to provide sustainable fuel alternatives and further diversify the energy mix.

National goal

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “The policy will play an important role in our decarbonisation drive. It will contribute to reducing carbon emissions through increasing the consumption of biodiesel by 20% by 2050. It will lower the carbon footprint of diesel cars by 75% in case of consuming biodiesel by 100%.”
He added: “The National Policy on Biofuels will help achieve the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. It will enhance the implementation of circular economy principles in various sectors such as infrastructure, mobility and manufacturing and it will drive economic growth through using waste as input for...