Masdar and TotalEnergies have announced a collaboration to explore the development of a commercial green hydrogen-to-methanol-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project with a focus on decarbonizing emission-intensive sectors like aviation and maritime industries. This project aims to use carbon dioxide (CO2) from an industrial source as a feedstock, along with green hydrogen generated from renewable energy-powered electrolysis, to produce green methanol and SAF. Following a successful test flight conducted during COP28 in December 2023, demonstrating the feasibility of converting methanol to SAF, Masdar and TotalEnergies are moving forward with their partnership. The agreement between the two companies aligns with Abu Dhabi's Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, which aims to promote low-carbon hydrogen as a future energy source and contribute to long-term economic sustainability. Additionally, it supports the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy, which seeks to establish the UAE as a leading global producer of low carbon hydrogen by 2031. Masdar, known for its commitment to sustainability and climate action, has set ambitious goals to increase its renewable energy portfolio capacity to 100GW by 2030 and become a key player in green hydrogen production. In recent developments, Masdar has invested in renewable energy assets in Spain and participated in the MENA Industrial Gases Conference in Abu Dhabi. TotalEnergies, on the other hand, has signed agreements with German renewable developer RWE for a stake in an offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, showcasing the companies' dedication to green energy initiatives. The collaborative efforts between Masdar and TotalEnergies represent a significant step towards achieving a sustainable future and advancing the adoption of green hydrogen technologies in the aviation sector.