Developers of Saudi airport in Riyadh to use 100% biodiesel for construction activities

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King Salman International Airport Development Co., a PIF-owned company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Biofuel Co. to collaborate on deployment of B100 biodiesel as a fossil-diesel substitute during the airport’s construction phase.

Under the agreement, Biofuel Co. will contribute to supporting King Salman International Airport by providing alternative-energy solutions through B100 biodiesel for use in construction activities.

This will help reduce the project’s carbon footprint and emissions in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s net-zero targets.

“This partnership marks a concrete step towards building an airport that adheres to the highest sustainability standards, reflecting our commitment to integrating alternative-energy solutions in line with global efforts to reduce emissions,” said Marco Mejia, KSIADC’s acting CEO.

“We value strategic collaborations to achieve our goals and look forward to working with the Saudi Biofuel Co. on this important initiative, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030,” he said.

Biofuel Co. CEO Abdullah Al-Otaibi added, “We are proud to sign this memorandum with KSIADC, one of Saudi Arabia’s key infrastructure projects. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering premium biofuel that advances Saudi Vision 2030’s sustainability goals and reduces dependency on fossil fuels in major projects.”

Based in Jubail, Biofuel Co. is a leading Saudi processor of animal fat and vegetable oil into high-performance biodiesel, serving public and private sector clients across the kingdom.

This memorandum highlights KSIADC’s commitment to sustainability, minimal environmental impact and optimized resource efficiency throughout the project.