ENOC and Dubai Municipality Partner for Used Cooking Oil Biodiesel Program in Dubai
ENOC Group and Dubai Municipality have signed an agreement to collaborate on a system for collecting used cooking oil from across Dubai and converting it into biodiesel at ENOC's Jebel Ali plant.
ENOC Group and Dubai Municipality have formally partnered to advance the recovery of used cooking oil (UCO) and its conversion into biodiesel, supporting Dubai's circular economy initiatives. The agreement was signed during ENOC's participation at WETEX 2026, with key representatives from both entities present.
Aims of the Partnership
The collaboration seeks to establish a comprehensive system for collecting UCO from restaurants, businesses, and households throughout Dubai. This collected oil will then be processed into biodiesel at ENOC's facility in Jebel Ali. Dubai Municipality will provide coordination and oversight to facilitate efficient UCO recovery and prevent improper disposal, while ENOC will use its expertise in fuel production and supply.
Supporting Sustainable Goals
This initiative aligns with the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031 and Dubai's broader sustainability goals. By transforming a waste product into a valuable energy resource, the partnership aims to:
- Enhance sustainable waste management practices.
- Accelerate the transition towards a circular economy by retaining economic value from waste.
- Encourage more sustainable consumption and disposal habits across the emirate.
- Strengthen local production capabilities for cleaner fuels, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
Ali Khalid bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Managing Director of Commercial and Retail at ENOC Group, highlighted the importance of expanding access to cleaner fuels and utilising available resources. Eng. Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasised the role of this partnership in transforming waste into valuable resources and contributing to Dubai's clean energy transition.
Questions, answered
- What is the main goal of the ENOC and Dubai Municipality partnership?
- The primary goal is to establish a system for collecting used cooking oil (UCO) from various sources across Dubai and convert it into biodiesel at ENOC's Jebel Ali plant, thereby supporting Dubai's circular economy and sustainable waste management.
- Who will be responsible for collecting the used cooking oil?
- The partnership aims to develop a system for collecting used cooking oil from restaurants, businesses, and households throughout Dubai. Dubai Municipality will provide coordination and oversight for its recovery.
- Where will the collected used cooking oil be converted into biodiesel?
- The collected used cooking oil will be converted into biodiesel at ENOC's fuel production plant located in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
- Which UAE policy does this initiative support?
- This collaboration strongly supports the objectives of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031, by turning waste into a resource for local fuel production and enhancing resource efficiency.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.