Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) | A business opportunity for MENA?

     
11:00-12:45
Online

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) | A business opportunity for MENA?

Webinar International PtX Hub x MED-GEM Network
Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Could the EU’s ambitious targets be a business opportunity for MENA?

 

Agenda – 14 May 2025 – 11:00 to 12:45 CET time

 

Welcome and Opening Remarks – 10 mins

  • Milou Beerepoot, Project Manager Regional Programmes Neighbourhood South - Energy

  • Frank Wouters, MED-GEM Director

     

Intro Session – What is SAF and Why It Matters for MENA? – 10 mins

  • Mustapha Taoumi, Key Expert 2, MED-GEM Network

     

Session 1 – SAF targets, challenges, and opportunities for third countries – 30 mins

  • Frank Mischler (Int PtX Hub)
  • The EU’s set ambitious targets
  • Regulations about eligible fuels
  • Quick look at the voluntary market (CORSIA)
  • The key challenges in meeting the targets in the EU
  • Current and projected SAF and eSAF production in Europe and scaling up production
  • Recommendations to accelerate the market ramp-up of SAF formulated by the Climate-neutral aviation working group

  • Real-world case studies showcasing successful SAF projects in the EU and potential opportunities in MENA

     

Session 2: SAF business opportunities and immediate actions for MENA – 30 mins

  • Christian Pho Duc, Chief Technology Officer at Smartenergy Group AG
  • Economic growth: Business opportunities to fill the EU’s supply gap
  • The key advantages of MENA for SAF/eSAF Production and export to the EU
  • Immediate actions needed to leverage resources and meet EU sustainability requirements

  • Insights on specific investment projects or partnerships in the MENA

     

Discussion: How can MENA position itself in the emerging SAF Market? + Q&A – 20 mins

  • Moderated by Frank Wouters, MED-GEM Director

     

Conclusion of the webinar – 5 mins

  • Frank Wouters, MED-GEM Director

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