Saudi Arabia's King Salman Airport to Use Biodiesel in Construction
Flagship project aligns with Kingdom's net-zero goals using cleaner energy.
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s upcoming King Salman International Airport in Riyadh will cut construction-related emissions by utilizing biodiesel, bolstering the Kingdom’s net-zero aspirations.
The developer of this major infrastructure project, supported by the Public Investment Fund, has partnered with Biofuel Co. Ltd., signing a memorandum of understanding to supply B100 biodiesel as a direct substitute for fossil diesel during construction.
This move supports Saudi Arabia’s environmental objectives under the Saudi Green Initiative and its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.
The agreement also underscores efforts to incorporate cleaner energy into significant infrastructure projects across the nation.
Abdullah Al-Otaibi, CEO of Biofuel, noted that this MoU is a testament to the company's dedication to sustainability and innovation as it sets new standards for smart infrastructure projects.
Additionally, he acknowledged the pivotal role played by Saudi leadership in facilitating these ambitions within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030.
Under this partnership, Biofuel Co., which holds the distinction of being Saudi Arabia’s first and only biofuel producer, will supply B100 biodiesel to support construction activities and decrease the airport's carbon footprint.
Marco Mejia, acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Co., emphasized that this collaboration represents a practical step toward creating an environmentally sustainable airport in line with global emission reduction trends.
The project aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification and is designed to operate on renewable energy sources.
It will have six parallel runways, spanning 57 square kilometers, and encompass 12 square kilometers of support facilities, including residential, commercial, recreational areas, and logistics zones.
King Salman International Airport, announced in 2022, aspires to serve up to 100 million passengers annually by 2030 and 185 million by 2050 while handling 3.5 million tons of cargo each year.
The airport’s development is expected to contribute SR27 billion ($7.2 billion) to the non-oil gross domestic product and generate over 100,000 jobs by mid-century, thus supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification through enhanced trade, tourism, and connectivity.
The developer of this major infrastructure project, supported by the Public Investment Fund, has partnered with Biofuel Co. Ltd., signing a memorandum of understanding to supply B100 biodiesel as a direct substitute for fossil diesel during construction.
This move supports Saudi Arabia’s environmental objectives under the Saudi Green Initiative and its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.
The agreement also underscores efforts to incorporate cleaner energy into significant infrastructure projects across the nation.
Abdullah Al-Otaibi, CEO of Biofuel, noted that this MoU is a testament to the company's dedication to sustainability and innovation as it sets new standards for smart infrastructure projects.
Additionally, he acknowledged the pivotal role played by Saudi leadership in facilitating these ambitions within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030.
Under this partnership, Biofuel Co., which holds the distinction of being Saudi Arabia’s first and only biofuel producer, will supply B100 biodiesel to support construction activities and decrease the airport's carbon footprint.
Marco Mejia, acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Co., emphasized that this collaboration represents a practical step toward creating an environmentally sustainable airport in line with global emission reduction trends.
The project aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification and is designed to operate on renewable energy sources.
It will have six parallel runways, spanning 57 square kilometers, and encompass 12 square kilometers of support facilities, including residential, commercial, recreational areas, and logistics zones.
King Salman International Airport, announced in 2022, aspires to serve up to 100 million passengers annually by 2030 and 185 million by 2050 while handling 3.5 million tons of cargo each year.
The airport’s development is expected to contribute SR27 billion ($7.2 billion) to the non-oil gross domestic product and generate over 100,000 jobs by mid-century, thus supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification through enhanced trade, tourism, and connectivity.
