Abu Dhabi-based Bin Zayed International (BZI) and used cooking oil (UCO) recycling company FatHopes Energy (FHE) have announced a partnership to build a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Port Klang, Malaysia.
The Port Klang facility would produce significant volumes of SAF via the hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway, FHE said on 22 April.
Backed by BZI, FHE said it would also explore advanced SAF technologies while, on a wider scale, the collaboration would contribute to Malaysia’s goal of producing 1M tonnes/year of SAF, positioning the country as a pivotal player in the global SAF market.
“This partnership reflects our conviction that the future of aviation – and all mobility – must be sustainable. We are laying the foundation for a scalable, commercially-viable SAF platform that aligns with global climate goals and regional priorities,” said Dr Shamir Kumar Nandy, managing director of BZI Malaysia and executive director of Bin Zayed Singapore.
Malaysia-based FHE said the project would advance in phases over the next year, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026 and commercial operations targeted for 2029.
As part of the agreement, BZI would also acquire a strategic equity stake in the FatHopes Energy Group, the latter said.
BZI is part of the Bin Zayed Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate that specialises in construction and energy, trading and industry, real estate, technology and financial services. It is owned by Sheikh Khaled Zayed Saquer Alnahyan, Sheikh, a senior member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal family.
Malaysia-based FHE specialises in the development of fats, oils, and grease solutions for advanced biofuel production.
