May 12, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- Ahead of the opening of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, RUBIS announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya Airways to develop the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit in East Africa.
The project aims to utilise locally available resources to produce a lower-carbon aviation fuel solution, supporting both sustainable mobility and greater energy sovereignty within Kenya and the wider East African region.
The initiative comes as Africa experiences increasing demand for reliable infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions to support economic growth and regional connectivity. By combining industrial expertise, innovation, and local operational capabilities, the partnership is intended to contribute to the development of a more sustainable aviation sector while strengthening local energy resilience.
The collaboration also reflects RUBIS’ broader strategic approach to the energy transition, which focuses on operational excellence, empowered local teams, and pragmatic solutions tailored to regional market needs.
The planned SAF production facility is expected to support the aviation industry’s decarbonisation efforts while positioning Kenya as a potential regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel production in East Africa.
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