UAE: Lutah Biofuels has unveiled Sustainable Yacht Fuel, a marine biofuel made from used cooking oils, offering luxury yachts in the UAE a cleaner alternative with up to 90% carbon emission reduction, supporting the nation’s circular economy and carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
Lutah Biofuels Company has unveiled a pioneering product, Sustainable Yacht Fuel (SYF), developed as a marine biofuel to meet the increasing demand for low-emission, environmentally friendly fuels in the maritime transport sector, particularly targeting luxury yachts in the UAE and the surrounding region. This advanced biofuel is sourced from used cooking oils (UCO) collected from the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors across the UAE and refined locally with cutting-edge technologies to the highest international quality standards.
The launch of SYF represents a significant advancement in the UAE’s commitment to promoting a circular economy by transforming waste into clean, high-performance marine energy. This initiative aligns with broader national strategies aiming to accelerate the transition to renewable and clean energy sources and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050—a target that the UAE has prioritised as part of its climate action agenda. According to Yousef bin Saeed Lutah, founder and CEO of Lutah Biofuels, the idea behind SYF emerged from a desire to innovate uniquely towards sustainability, offering yacht owners and operators both an economical and environmentally responsible option that maintains performance without compromising the luxury experience. He emphasised that SYF delivers up to a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional marine diesel and is fully compatible with the latest yacht engine technologies.
Lutah Biofuels’ journey towards this milestone reflects over 15 years of investment and innovation in clean fuel technologies. The company, established in 2010, was the first commercial biofuel producer in the Middle East, dedicated to developing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing energy security. Its broader mission also includes delivering economic, operational, and environmental benefits to customers while supporting UAE sustainability goals.
Currently, Lutah Biofuels operates the largest biodiesel plant in the Middle East, with an annual production capacity of 53,000 tonnes. It already supplies biofuel to local transport and aviation markets and exports to various countries, including the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and India. The company actively promotes responsible UCO disposal at designated collection points across the UAE, encouraging households and businesses to contribute to sustainability by safely discarding cooking oil waste. This effort is supplemented by a forthcoming smart app designed to streamline UCO collection. As it stands, the company collects around 300,000 litres of UCO monthly, primarily from restaurants and hospitality venues, with an ambitious goal to recycle 80% of UCO in the near future—significantly higher than the current rate of less than 50%.
Lutah Biofuels extends its sustainability model internationally as well. The company has recently signed an agreement with Fenaka Corporation in the Maldives to establish its first biofuel production plant outside the UAE, further exemplifying its role in scaling circular economy principles globally. The Maldives, vulnerable to climate change impacts, has embraced such initiatives to enhance environmental sustainability, with Lootah Biofuels’ expertise being a valuable asset in these efforts.
In addition, Lutah Biofuels has entered collaborative ventures to diversify its sustainable fuel offerings. Notably, it signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian biofuel feedstock supplier FatHopes Energy to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Dubai International Airport. This partnership includes plans to develop an SAF refinery and establish a UCO aggregation hub in Malaysia, aimed at bolstering SAF availability for the regional aviation sector.
Beyond product innovation, Lutah Biofuels plays a strong role in promoting the circular economy and clean energy education. The company has hosted international dignitaries, including Kerala’s Minister for General Education and Labour, to promote waste-to-energy education initiatives. It actively participates in various sustainable programs, such as Dubai’s ‘Green Car Program,’ contributing to the adoption of cleaner vehicle technologies across the emirate.
The launch of Sustainable Yacht Fuel by Lutah Biofuels hence marks not just a notable product innovation but embodies a comprehensive strategy combining waste reduction, clean energy innovation, and regional and international partnerships to foster a sustainable maritime future. This integrated approach highlights the company’s ambition to contribute meaningfully both to the UAE’s climate goals and global circular economy efforts.
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- https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2651825-lootah-biofuels-to-collect-uco-from-uae-households – Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based biofuels producer, plans to launch a smart app to facilitate the collection of used cooking oil (UCO) from households and businesses in the UAE. The company aims to increase UCO collection, currently at 300,000 litres per month, and encourages individuals and families to participate in safely disposing of UCO at designated collection points. Lootah Biofuels aims to recycle 80% of UCO in the coming years, up from less than 50% currently, with the majority sourced from restaurants and the hospitality sector. The company’s plant is the largest in the Middle East, producing 53,000 tonnes per year of biodiesel, which is supplied to the local transportation and aviation markets and exported to the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and India. In 2023, Lootah Biofuels signed an agreement with Malaysian biofuel feedstock supplier FatHopes Energy to collaborate on supplying sustainable aviation fuel to Dubai’s aviation sector and establishing a Malaysian UCO aggregation hub.
- https://www.lootahbiofuels.com/sustainable-energy-uae/ – Lootah Biofuels, established in 2010 in Dubai, addresses the growing demand for alternative fuels in the region. As the first commercial biofuel company in the Middle East, it aims to introduce and innovate sustainable solutions for long-term energy requirements. The company focuses on researching, developing, and producing sustainable biofuels—clean, reliable alternatives to fossil fuels for transport that deliver real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and help improve energy supply security. Lootah Biofuels’ mission is to deliver economic, operational, and environmental benefits for long-term customer satisfaction and sustainable growth. The company also offers an app that makes it easy for people to dispose of their used cooking oil responsibly, which is then transformed into sustainable biofuel, helping to reduce the amount of waste cooking oil that ends up in landfills and incinerators.
- https://www.gccbusinessnews.com/dubais-lootah-to-set-up-biofuel-production-plant-from-cooking-oil-waste/ – Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels has signed an agreement with Fenaka Corporation, a state-owned utility company in the Maldives, to establish its first biofuel production plant from waste cooking oil outside the UAE. This agreement underscores Lootah Biofuels’ commitment to expanding its reach beyond the UAE and providing innovative sustainable solutions to meet long-term energy needs through clean alternatives compatible with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable development. The Maldives, being one of the countries most concerned about environmental sustainability, has launched several projects aimed at combating the effects of climate change, as most of its islands are located close to sea level. The signing of the agreement took place during a visit by Lootah Biofuels’ delegation to the Maldives, where they met with representatives of the Maldivian government to discuss opportunities for cooperation and benefit from the company’s expertise in biofuel production.
- https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/fathopes-energy-lootah-biofuels-ink-saf-supply-collaboration/ – In Malaysia, FatHopes Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels LLC to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to airlines flying out of Dubai International Airport. The collaboration aims to explore the potential development of an SAF refinery that can supply SAF to the aviation sector in Dubai or directly to the airport. The location of the plant will be determined based on strategic factors, such as proximity to the point of consumption in Dubai or the availability of feedstock in Malaysia. The MoU includes plans for Lootah Biofuels to study, adapt, and implement FatHopes Energy’s used cooking oil (UCO) aggregation technology, which has been developed over the past decade. The initiative outlines a comprehensive plan for assessing and exploring the collaborative establishment of a UCO feedstock aggregation hub located in Westports, Malaysia.
- https://integratedbiofuels.com/ – Lootah Biofuels, the UAE’s largest UCO-based biofuel producer, has been involved in various initiatives to promote sustainable energy and the circular economy. The company welcomed Vasudevan Sivankutty, Kerala’s Minister for General Education and Labour, to promote waste-to-energy and circular economy education in India. Additionally, during its third meeting of 2022, the UAE Circular Economy Council inaugurated the Lootah Biofuels plant in Dubai Industrial City. The Vice President of the Maldives, Faisal Nasim, praised Lootah Biofuels’ sustainable initiatives during his visit to the company’s factory, which produces biofuel from used cooking oil for UAE fleets. The company has also been involved in the ‘Green Car Program,’ which has progressed significantly since its inception, converting part of the company fleet to Compressed Natural Gas, hybrid cars, high-mileage vehicles, and electric cars, making Dubai the first Gulf city to license them.
- https://www.lootahbiofuels.com/?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare-text – Lootah Biofuels, the UAE’s largest UCO-based biofuel producer, has been involved in various initiatives to promote sustainable energy and the circular economy. The company welcomed Vasudevan Sivankutty, Kerala’s Minister for General Education and Labour, to promote waste-to-energy and circular economy education in India. Additionally, during its third meeting of 2022, the UAE Circular Economy Council inaugurated the Lootah Biofuels plant in Dubai Industrial City. The Vice President of the Maldives, Faisal Nasim, praised Lootah Biofuels’ sustainable initiatives during his visit to the company’s factory, which produces biofuel from used cooking oil for UAE fleets. The company has also been involved in the ‘Green Car Program,’ which has progressed significantly since its inception, converting part of the company fleet to Compressed Natural Gas, hybrid cars, high-mileage vehicles, and electric cars, making Dubai the first Gulf city to license them.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative presents recent developments, including the launch of Sustainable Yacht Fuel (SYF) by Lutah Biofuels, with no evidence of prior publication. The earliest known publication date of similar content is 28 January 2025, reporting on Lootah Biofuels’ plans to collect used cooking oil from UAE households. ([argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2651825-lootah-biofuels-to-collect-uco-from-uae-households?utm_source=openai)) The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were found. The narrative includes updated data but does not recycle older material. No similar content has appeared more than 7 days earlier.
Quotes check
Score:
9
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Direct quotes from Yousef bin Saeed Lutah, founder and CEO of Lutah Biofuels, are unique to this narrative. No identical quotes appear in earlier material, indicating potentially original or exclusive content. No variations in quote wording were found.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from a reputable organisation, Al Ittihad, a leading Arabic-language newspaper in the UAE. However, the report is based on a press release from Lutah Biofuels, which may indicate a single-source narrative. The company, Lutah Biofuels, is verifiable with a public presence and legitimate website.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims made in the narrative are plausible and align with Lutah Biofuels’ known activities. The launch of SYF is consistent with the company’s previous initiatives, such as the 28 January 2025 announcement about collecting used cooking oil from UAE households. ([argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2651825-lootah-biofuels-to-collect-uco-from-uae-households?utm_source=openai)) The narrative lacks supporting detail from other reputable outlets, which is a concern. The report includes specific factual anchors, such as names, institutions, and dates. The language and tone are consistent with the region and topic. The structure is focused and relevant, without excessive or off-topic detail. The tone is formal and appropriate for corporate communication.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative presents recent and original content with unique quotes and is sourced from a reputable organisation. While it is based on a press release, which may indicate a single-source narrative, the information is consistent with known activities of Lutah Biofuels. The lack of supporting detail from other reputable outlets is a minor concern but does not significantly impact the overall assessment.
