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Aldar Education, Fuelre4m Partner for Biofuel Buses

by Madaline Dunn May 27, 2024

written by Madaline Dunn

Aldar Education has announced it has partnered with Fuelre4m, a fuel solutions company, to explore the use of biofuel for its fleet of school buses. It was shared that across the past six months, Fuelre4m has worked closely with Aldar Education to test the biofuel buses, resulting in up to a 16 per cent saving in fuel costs.

Further, according to the company, its re4mx offering results in between a 15 to 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and between a 40 to 80 per cent reduction in NO, NO2, NOx, CO, SO, and SO2.

Irfan Bhat, Group Head of General Services at Aldar Education, commented: “We promised our students that we would take significant steps towards becoming more sustainable, and transitioning our school bus fleet to biofuel is a crucial part of this commitment.”

Bhat outlined that the changes will be introduced for the new school year in September.

“This initiative not only aligns with our net zero strategy but also serves to educate and inspire our students about the importance of sustainability and the role they can play in protecting our environment,” added Bhat.

Rob Mortimer, Managing Director of Fuelre4m, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Aldar Education in this pioneering effort. Our mission is to empower businesses to operate more sustainably, and this project with Aldar Education exemplifies how innovative fuel solutions can drive meaningful environmental impact.

“The success of our fuel re4mulator (reformulator)) tests underscores the potential for schools worldwide to adopt similar strategies and contribute to a greener future.”

May 27, 2024 0 comments

Lootah Biofuels reaffirms commitment to UAE National Policy on Biofuels

by Madaline Dunn April 5, 2024

written by Madaline Dunn

Lootah Biofuels has reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to achieving the objectives of the recently approved National Policy on Biofuels.

The policy, approved by the UAE Cabinet, was developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) in coordination with strategic partners from the public and private sectors, including Lootah Biofuels. It is aimed at increasing the consumption of biodiesel by 20 per cent by 2050.

Lootah Biofuels also recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MoEI. This MoU is aimed at fostering collaboration in developing, promoting, and utilising biofuels through coordinating efforts in the field of research and development (R&D) to explore and develop the biofuels market in the UAE and exchange knowledge and technical expertise.

The MoU will also see the organisation of workshops and seminars for stakeholders in the sector and facilitate the exchange of data related to biofuel production and distribution.

Yousif bin Saeed Lootah, Founder and CEO of Lootah Biofuels, commented: “The UAE national policy on biofuels is a milestone in our efforts to enhance sustainability and circular economy, a matter which strengthens the UAE’s global position in leading initiatives to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the COP28, hosted by the country last year. We are cooperating with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) to support clean energy and biofuels strategies to achieve the ambitious objectives of the UAE Net Zero 2050”.

Lootah Biofuels’s CEO explained that the company began producing biofuels from used cooking oil in 2010, turning what he said is “considered a burden on the environment and public health” into a product that “promotes sustainability.”

“The collection and recycling initiatives contribute to reducing pollution, conserving resources, and reducing the negative environmental impacts associated with the disposal of used cooking oil as waste. Our success is one of the fruits of the vision of our wise leadership, which encourages us to innovate and take initiative,” he said.

Adding: “The national policy on biofuels motivates the sector as a whole to intensify efforts in achieving its goal of increasing the share of biodiesel to 20% of total consumption in the country by 2050.”

Currently, Lootah Biofuels’ annual production stands at six million litres; it aims to increase this by opening a new plant in Abu Dhabi.

The company noted that it has built a network of partners to supply it with used cooking oil for recycling and biofuel production. The top ten partners contribute around 300 thousand litres of used cooking oil monthly. Further, it shared that more than 200 companies use biofuels in their fleets.

April 5, 2024 0 comments

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Lootah Biofuels and UAE’s MOEI sign MoU to boost development and adoption of biofuels

by Madaline Dunn March 18, 2024

written by Madaline Dunn

The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in developing, promoting, and utilising biofuels.

The MoU will focus on a number of priority areas, including collaborative R&D initiatives to develop the biofuels market and workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions for industry stakeholders.

There will also be a mutual exchange of comprehensive data related to biofuel production and commercial distribution, which will be central to informing policy decisions and tracking progress towards national clean energy goals.

The MoU was signed at the Lootah Biofuels factory in Dubai Industrial City by H.E Sharif Salim Al-Olama, the Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs in the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Yousif bin Saeed Lootah, Founder and CEO of Lootah Biofuels.

H.E Sharif Salim Al-Olama said: “I would like to appreciate the efforts being made by Lootah Biofuels to promote the use of biofuels and to raise public awareness. We are excited to collaborate with Lootah Biofuels to continue advocating for adopting sustainable solutions while driving our climate commitments.”

Meanwhile, Yousif bin Saeed Lootah said that the collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure signifies the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s clean energy strategies.

“As an Emirati brand, we are honoured to partner with MoEI to drive the biofuels industry forward and contribute to the UAE’s Net-Zero 2050 ambition,” he commented.

March 18, 2024 0 comments

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Noor Oil collaborates with BEEAH to turn used cooking oil into bio-diesel

by Madaline Dunn February 20, 2024

written by Madaline Dunn

Noor Oil, one of IFCCO’s flagship brands, has announced a partnership with BEEAH Group to facilitate the recycling of used cooking oil as an alternative biofuel.

Speaking about the process, Rizwan Ahmed, Executive Director at IFFCO Group, explained that consumers can collect a UCO bottle from a Noor representative in an approved outlet and fill it with used oil that has been cooled. This can then be deposited in the used cooking oil collection machines before consumers pick up a new UCO container.

“Facilitating positive environmental change has never been more accessible for the public to become ambassadors for change by recycling their used cooking oil and having it converted into bio diesel by BEEAH, the regional experts in sustainability solutions,” said Ahmed.

The BEEAH machines are currently located in Sharjah National Park, Al Gharayen, Umm Al Moumineen Women’s Association, Rashidya 3, and Dubai’s JLT, near Tim Hortons, it was shared.

Rafael Sanjurjo Lopez, CEO of BEEAH Tandeef, added: “We are proud to be part of this movement, as it reflects our own commitment to circular economies and zero-waste cities; while providing the public with a sustainable and smart solution that helps them to contribute to a socially responsible future.”

Adding: “By repurposing cooking oil, we are generating alternative fuel and saving water, aiding the achievement of national and global targets in emissions control and climate action. With the support of NOOR Oil and its loyal customer base, we expect at least 2,000 shoppers to use the UCO bottles in the first year, saving at least two million litres of water. As this service gains traction, we expect this figure to grow exponentially, creating greater impact for a sustainable and environmentally secure future.”

February 20, 2024 0 comments