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Boeing, UAE partners make progress with oilseed halophytes as feedstock for renewable jet fuel; desert plants fed by seawater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium ( SBRC ), affiliated with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, will test these findings in a project that could support biofuel crop production in arid countries, such as the UAE. Both crops would be converted into aviation biofuel using SBRC research findings.

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UAE opens Gulf regions largest industrial battery plant; focus on motive power

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The UAE inaugurated Eternity Technologies’ industrial battery manufacturing plant at the Industrial Park in Al Jazeera Al Hamra. Owned by the UAE-based Al Dobowi Group, the plant was established with an investment of Dh200 million (US$54.6

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New initiative to grow jet biofuel supply chain in UAE; focus on research, feedstock production and refining capability

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BIOjet Abu Dhabi: Flight Path to Sustainability will engage a broad range of stakeholders to develop a comprehensive framework for a UAE biofuel supply chain. This initiative will focus on research and development and investments in feedstock production and refining capability in the UAE and globally.

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BYD, Zeekr, & NIO Enter Pakistan, Japan, UAE

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BYD is moving into Pakistan, Zeekr is moving into Japan, and NIO is moving into UAE. Oh, [continued] The post BYD, Zeekr, & NIO Enter Pakistan, Japan, UAE appeared first on CleanTechnica. Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand around the world, and we’ve got a few new expansions to share.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The initiative also addresses food security in the UAE through the farming of seafood as a core element in the process. This is a synergistic industrial platform that supports the aviation sector, the oil and gas industry, food production and the creation of a new agricultural alternative in the UAE.

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ADNOC sends first low-carbon ammonia shipment from the UAE to Germany

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC’s) first shipment of low-carbon ammonia recently left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bound for Hamburg, Germany. This is the first cargo of low-carbon ammonia to be shipped to Germany.

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UAE University researchers working on microalgae for biodiesel

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As a research intensive university we continue to contribute to this transforming knowledge economy and hope that in time, the UAE can become a biofuel leader. The team is also looking into extending the collaboration to include companies from the local industry. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, UAEU Vice Chancellor.

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