From fries to fuel, Oman’s transition to green fuels

  • Date: 22-Dec-2021
  • Source: Muscat Daily
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:Oman
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From fries to fuel, Oman’s transition to green fuels



Muscat – As crude oil prices surge in the Middle East, biofuels could be a strong contender for trucks, ships, buses and cars in the region and Wakud – Oman’s first biodiesel plant, is set to scale up commercial production and sale of local biodiesel.

Wakud’s plant, located in Khazaen Economic City, utilises locally collected cooking oil, turning waste into biodiesel. With more biofuel providers coming into the picture in the Middle East, there is an increase in market share.

Biodiesel is already a significant source of alternative fuel in other parts of the world, including the US, UK and Europe.

“We are very excited to launch commercial operations and to see Omani biodiesel consumed within Oman. If Wakud’s biodiesel replaces even a small proportion of the diesel consumed within Oman, it will have a tremendous impact on Oman’s carbon emissions while also retaining economic value within the sultanate,” said, Maher al Habsi, CEO of Wakud International.

The facility represents the future of sustainable fuels in Oman. “Khazaen Economic City is proud of managing to attract Wakud as the first SME and supporting them in bringing a world class biodiesel plant to Oman,” said Salim al Duhli, CEO of Khazaen Economic City.

“This facility represents