Officials highlighted that the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has reaffirmed its role as a vital platform for showcasing ground breaking projects and innovative solutions in clean energy, sustainability, and global expansion.
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ENOC Group, said in a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the exhibition that the event is a strategic platform to learn about the latest developments in the energy sector and to engage with international companies specialising in renewable energy and clean technologies.
He explained that the group highlighted its biodiesel production plant in the UAE, the first of its kind among national oil companies, noting that the project reflects ENOC’s commitment to supporting national sustainability goals in line with the National Biofuel Policy launched in 2024.
Scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 20 million litres of B5 fuel, with plans to expand to B7 and eventually B20. The initiative aims to meet demand from both government and private clients, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional leader in clean energy.
Lootah emphasised that the plant also responds to the growing needs of factories and companies seeking environmentally friendly fuel alternatives, while bolstering ENOC’s role in raising awareness and offering technical support for the adoption of clean energy.
He added that ENOC’s future plans focus on ensuring 24/7 fuel availability through its stations, scaling up biodiesel supply for factories and construction companies, and maintaining its role as a key jet fuel supplier to airports in the UAE and abroad.
Lootah further pointed out that ENOC’s global expansion is being driven by Horizon, its fuel storage subsidiary, which operates in international markets such as Singapore, Tangier in Morocco, and Djibouti—part of the group’s wider diversification strategy.
He also noted that ENOC is integrating artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, in collaboration with leading international partners and cybersecurity entities, while harnessing the expertise of Emirati youth to drive innovation and growth.
For his part, Husain Al Meer, Director of Global Offshore Wind & UK at Masdar, told WAM on the sidelines of WETEX 2025 that the company showcased its flagship renewable energy projects at both the local and international levels since its establishment in 2006, along with its ongoing and future projects.
He placed particular emphasis on the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will deliver 1,800 megawatts of electricity using photovoltaic solar panels under the Independent Power Producer model. This project will supply energy to more than half a million homes and cut carbon emissions by 2.36 million tonnes annually.
Al Meer also detailed Masdar’s projects in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and abroad, including major renewable energy initiatives in the United Kingdom, as well as future plans to expand its sustainability efforts across global markets.
He highlighted Masdar’s growing offshore wind portfolio, citing key investments and strategic agreements. Among them is the €5.2 billion financial close with Iberdrola for the ‘East Anglia Three’ project in the UK, expected to generate 1.4 gigawatts and power 1.3 million homes by the end of 2026.
In addition, he noted progress on the ‘Dogger Bank South’ project with RWE, which has a combined capacity of 3 gigawatts, and the expansion of Masdar’s partnership with Iberdrola to invest up to €15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects across the UK, Germany, and the US. This also includes the completion of the Baltic Eagle project in Germany, with a capacity of 476 megawatts, further strengthening Masdar’s global clean energy portfolio.
(Inputs from WAM)
