Masdar and TotalEnergies Unveil Green Hydrogen to SAF Project

Masdar and TotalEnergies have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. This initiative is designed to tackle emissions in high-impact sectors like aviation and maritime industries by leveraging innovative technology.

The project will utilize CO2 captured from industrial sources and renewable energy-powered electrolysis to produce green methanol and SAF. This new agreement builds on a successful test flight conducted by the companies during COP28 in December 2023, demonstrating the feasibility of converting methanol into SAF.

This collaboration supports the UAE’s General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which aims to provide 1% of the fuel used by national airlines at UAE airports from locally produced SAF by 2031. The policy also seeks to develop a national regulatory framework for SAF to support the long-term economic viability of SAF facilities.

The project aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, which is set to advance low-carbon hydrogen as a crucial energy source, contributing to economic growth, sustainability, and energy security. It also supports the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to establish the UAE as a leading global producer of low-carbon hydrogen by 2031.

Since its founding in 2006, Masdar has played a pivotal role in the UAE’s sustainability and climate action efforts, with projects in over 40 countries. The company aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio to 100GW by 2030 and become a leading producer of green hydrogen. This new venture with TotalEnergies is a significant step towards a sustainable future and highlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to cutting-edge, low-carbon technologies.