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The conversation around biofuels often focuses on carbon reduction, but one of the most important questions may be much simpler: Where does the feedstock actually come from? As global demand for waste-based biofuels accelerates, Used Cooking Oil (UCO) has become the most valuable feedstock in the market. But not all UCO supply chains are equal. Locally […]

Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is one of the most important pillars of the Kingdom’s economic diversification strategy under Saudi Vision 2030. However, as mining activity expands, so too does the challenge of balancing operational growth with environmental responsibility, workforce safety, and ESG performance.  This is where Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية B100 biodiesel presents a […]

We are always humbled by visits from our friends at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu who have been so supportive in our journey to create a Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية waste to energy circular economy. The kind words of support and advice given by His Excellency the Minister of Industry and […]

Eid Mubarak As we mark Eid this year, we do so in a time of reflection, resilience, and hope. Across our region and the world, many are facing uncertainty and challenges that remind us of the importance of unity, compassion, and shared responsibility. At The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia, we believe that moments like […]

Today we proudly celebrate Saudi Flag Day, honouring the symbol that represents the unity, strength, and enduring values of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi flag stands for faith, resilience, and leadership — principles that continue to guide the Kingdom’s progress and inspire its Saudi Vision 2030 for the future. At The Biofuel Company of […]

One of the most critical aspects of biodiesel production is the governance and transparency of the feedstock used in the refining process. The independent global organisation ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification are the guardians of this process and annually conduct thorough audits to ensure compliance and grant certificates allowing professional biofuel refineries […]

On this special occasion of Saudi Founding Day, The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia proudly joins the nation in honoring the vision, resilience, and leadership that laid the foundations of our great Kingdom in 1727. Founding Day is more than a historical milestone — it is a reminder of the enduring spirit that has shaped […]

With the sighting of the crescent moon, the holy month of Ramadan begins. The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia extends its warmest wishes to our customers, partners, staff, and families across the Kingdom and beyond. Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, and renewed purpose — values that resonate deeply with our commitment to sustainability, responsibility, […]

We remain privileged to support the sustainability goals of Formula E with the provision of our B100 pure Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية biodiesel in partnership with Saudi Motorsport Company, Aggreko & Sela | صلة. Whilst the action remains on the track, such hard work goes on behind the scenes to ensure that the […]

We always appreciate it when our team are asked to take part in industry leading panels and #MEBC26 organised by ship.energy was no exception. Our SVP Gary Hubbard FCILT joined Claudia Beumer, Daryl Lim & Haitham Al Tamimi to discuss how the supply chain supports the development of green fuels in the bunkering industry. An […]

It was our pleasure to attend the Environmental Tradeshow at the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, College of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering. Bringing together and showcasing leading companies in the field of environmental engineering. The exhibition featured innovative graduation projects from students and served as a platform to introduce them to various corporate specialisations […]

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Corporate Office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, celebrated, as usual, with traditional cake shared amongst our Executive Team. A natural extension of The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia’s growth and one of many exciting new initiatives planned for 2026. #TheBiofuelCompany, #Biodiesel, #SaudiMade, #SaudiVision2030

As we brought 2025 to a close, was great to see the on site team delivering biodiesel to Parsons Corporation & Almabani General Contractors for the prestigious King Salman International Airport build. After our CEO Abdullah Otaibi & Marco Mejia signed the MOU, which in itself, was a clear intention to decarbonise this build, in […]

Great to see our CEO Abdullah Otaibi interviewed at the RAD2025 Exhibition by the Asharqia Chamber – غرفة الشرقية . Talking about how the youth of today can be entrepreneurial and also support Saudi Vision 2030. Developing the next generation of leaders is fundamental to The Kingdom’s continued success and we at The Biofuel Company […]

Gary Hubbard FCILT, SVP Commercial & Operations at The Biofuel Company will be speaking at the Middle East Bunkering Convention taking place in Dubai, 3 – 4 February 2026. Gary will speak in session five – From start to finish: The bunker supply chain. This session will consider fuel quality trends, including biofuels and issues […]

Great to have such a prestigious organisation as Lulu Retail visiting our refinery. Few companies have the resources to support a truly sustainable waste to energy lifecycle, but LuLu with their 70+ stores across KSA generating Used Cooking Oil and their fleet of over 150 vehicles consuming fossil diesel, have. We look forward to delivering […]

Come and join The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia at the aramco, Wa’ed Ventures, AramcoTaleed Entrepreneurship Forum and Exhibition 2025 (RAD). We are on Stand A3, turn left as you enter. Learn more about how Biofuels are developing across KSA and meet our Biofuel family, organised by Asharqia Chamber – غرفة الشرقية #TheBiofuelCompany, #Biofuels, #SaudiMade, […]

What a pleasure for our team to be invited to discuss Dammam Airports | مطارات الدمام vision for expansion and decarbonisation with their Executive Management team led by CEO Eng. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hasani. A very productive session and we are very much looking forward to finalising the roadmap for delivering an environmental land side […]

The annual Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress is a must go to, for anyone interested in driving the industry across the GCC. This year was exceptional in recognising how far we have come in Saudi Arabia and how far we still need to go, to achieve Saudi Vision 2030. Listening to good friends, partners and […]

🇸🇦 Celebrating 95 Years of Unity, Progress, and a Greener Future 🌍 Today, on the 95th Saudi National Day, we reflect on our Kingdom’s remarkable journey — from its proud heritage to its bold vision for the future. At The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia, we believe that true prosperity comes not only from economic growth, but also […]

We are proud to announce The Biofuel Company as our Gold Sponsor for the KFUPM-AIChE Student Chapter for the 2025–2026 academic year. 🌟 We sincerely appreciate their continued support and partnership, and we look forward to a fruitful collaboration that fosters growth, sustainability, and innovation. 🌿⚙️

What a privilege and an honour to be invited by the Transport General Authority of Saudi Arabia to represent The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia and speak on this esteemed panel at the Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference 2025 (SMIC25) in Jeddah, last week. My fellow panelists, Jon Inge Buli, Henning Gramann, Khalid Bichou (PhD, CID, […]

🌍 Celebrating World Biofuels Day 2025 🌱 Today, we join the global community in recognising the power of biofuels to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. At The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the Kingdom’s energy transformation — turning Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية waste into high-quality, renewable fuel and […]

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned company, signed a memorandum of understanding with The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia to collaborate on the deployment of B100 biodiesel as a fossil diesel substitute during the airport’s construction phase. Under the agreement, The Biofuel Company will contribute to supporting King […]

Was really great to spend time with Folk Maritime in their new offices in Khobar, this week. So many familiar faces from the shipping industry coming together to grow this great local Company. The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia, supporting the maritime industry in decarbonisation is always a worthwhile pursuit. #TheBiofuelCompany, #FolkMaritime, #PIF, #SaudiVision2030, #Biodiesel, […]

🕋 Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia 🌙 As we mark this special time of reflection, gratitude, and giving, we extend our warmest wishes to our colleagues, partners, customers and community across the Kingdom and beyond. May this Eid bring peace, prosperity, and renewed purpose — as we work together […]

🌍 World Environment Day 2025 | #GenerationRestoration 💚 Today, we join the global call for environmental restoration and resilience. At The Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia, we are proud to be driving sustainable innovation, through advanced biodiesel made from waste cooking oils and animal fats.  All locally collected and Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية. In the past year, our operations have: […]

Thank you to all, for hosting me at Red Sea Global, Marafiq Red Sea For Energy Company & Amaala Sustainable Company for Energy this week. It is great to see how The Biofuel Company’s biodiesel powers and enriches the sustainability goals of these giga project’s. From the fleets of logistics vehicles to the off grid […]

Thank you to the team at the Centre for Management Technology for allowing me to speak at Low Carbon Fuels MENA #LCFmena, last week in Dubai. Explaining to the attendees the huge strides Saudi Arabia has taken to deliver Saudi Vision 2030 and the support we at The Biofuel Company have had in set up […]

Always great to be with the students of KFUPM AIChE, sharing our knowledge on sustainability initiatives with the future leaders of tomorrow and our CEO Abdullah Otaibi, receiving an award in recognition of our valuable support and contribution to the University. #TheBiofuelCompany, #KFUPM, #Biofuel, #LeadersofTomorrow, #SaudiVision2030, #SaudiMade

Thank you to all for a fantastic week at Seatrade Maritime with the team from IBIA. Delivering the #AlternativeFuels training day with Nigel Draffin and attending the first IBIA Gala Dinner in the Middle East perfectly organised by Alexander Prokopakis. Tahra Sergeant and thier staff. The panel discussions on ‘Navigating Alternative Fuels’, with my esteemed […]

🌍 Earth Day 2025 | Our Power, Our Planet 🌱 Today, The Biofuel Company proudly joins the global celebration of #EarthDay with this year’s powerful theme: “Our Power, Our Planet.” As Saudi Arabia’s first and only commercial B100 biodiesel producer, we believe in the transformative power of renewable energy to drive a more sustainable and resilient future. 🔋 By […]

Another great Saudi Motorsport Company event powered, in partnership, with Aggreko, by The Biofuel Company‘s pure B100. Formula 1 Jeddah goes from strength to strength and we are proud to be providing clean, green and sustainable Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية biodiesel. Saudi Vision 2030 is really ‘Overtaking The Future’. #TheBiofuelCompany, #Aggreko, #Formula1, #SaudiMotorSport, […]

🌙 Eid Mubarak from The Biofuel Company! 🌿 As we celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2025, we at The Biofuel Company extend our warmest wishes to our partners, staff, customers, and community. 🌍✨ Eid is a time of gratitude, renewal, and togetherness — values that inspire us in our mission toward a cleaner, greener future. Just as this occasion marks new […]

🌿 Saudi Green Initiative Day 2025 : Powering a Sustainable Future 🌍 Today, as we celebrate Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Day 2025, we at The Biofuel Company reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the Kingdom. 🌱♻️ Under Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is leading the way in renewable energy, carbon reduction, and […]

The Biofuel Company in Saudi Arabia has tripled its UCO refining capacity to 36 million litres per annum in 2025. The company continues to support Saudi Vision 2030 and help Saudi Arabia achieve its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Join Gary Hubbard FCILT, SVP – Commercial & Operations at The Biofuel Company at CMT’s […]

🌱 Driving the Future: National Biodiesel Day 2025 & Vision 2030 🚗💚 On this National Biodiesel Day 2025, it is a good time to pause and remember the birthday of Dr Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. We at The Biofuel Company celebrate this and give thanks for the power of renewable energy, which is […]

🇸🇦 Celebrating Saudi Flag Day 2025 – A Symbol of Strength, Unity, and Progress 🇸🇦 Today, we proudly honour Saudi Flag Day, a day that represents our heritage, resilience, and ambition. The Saudi flag is more than just a symbol – it is a testament to our nation’s unwavering commitment to growth, sustainability, and innovation. At The Biofuel Company, we […]

⭐ Wednesday is for #WednesdayWavemakers and the 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 with Gary Hubbard FCILT is live! ⭐ 🧧 “𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦… 5 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 [𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵] 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 – 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢!” 🚛 Gary shares how his journey through […]

🌿 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 🌿 As we reflect on our journey, we are reminded of the blessings and guidance that have shaped our path. At The Biofuel Company, we believe that sustainability is not just an innovation — it is a responsibility, a trust (أمانة) given to us to preserve the Earth for future generations. […]

🇸🇦 Celebrating Saudi Founding Day 2025! 🇸🇦 Today, we honor the rich history, resilience, and visionary leadership that laid the foundation of our great nation. Saudi Founding Day is a reminder of our journey—from strength to strength—rooted in ambition, innovation, and sustainability. At The Biofuel Company, we are proud to contribute to the Kingdom’s vision for a cleaner, greener […]

The coming together of man and machine, but in a sustainable and environmentally sensitive way. This is the mantra of Formula E and we at The Biofuel Company with our long term temporary power provision partners, Aggreko and the governing body of Saudi Motorsport Company, are once again pleased to support the #JeddahEPrix in its […]

It is always a huge privilege to be asked to speak at ship.energy‘s Middle East Bunkering Convention #MEBC25 on how #biofuel is an immediate, available and cost effective solution to decarbonising the maritime industry. Catching up with industry colleagues and subject matter experts is something we rarely have time for in the busy world, we […]

The Biofuel Company annual team gathering and awards ceremony is always a special time to reflect on the hard work, this great family deliveries, for our clients, across Saudi Arabia. Even more so, after the record breaking year we have had in 2024 continuing to support Saudi Vision 2030. What started out as our CEO’ […]

Gary Hubbard FCILT, SVP, Commercial & Operations at The Biofuel Company, will be speaking at the Middle East Bunkering Convention taking place in Dubai 3-5 February 2025. Gary will speak in session six: Making the switch: Delivering on the energy transition. In this session, speakers will look at shipping’s energy transition from a bunker industry […]

Every journey begins with a single step. My first visit to King Salman International Airport Development Company to evaluate how best we can support their sustainability strategy with The Biofuel Company’s Net Zero biofuel. This project is another testament to Saudi Vision 2030 and the ambitions the Kingdom has. #KSIA, #thebiofuelcompany, #saudivision2030, #saudimade, #biofuels, #sustainability

Another hugely successful event delivered by productionglue (A TAIT Company), Aggreko & The Biofuel Company for the MDLBEAST 2024 Soundstorm event, in Riyadh. It was our pleasure to present to TAIT‘s Sustainability Lead at SS24, Adam Kreeft, the carbon reduction savings obtained by using our Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية B100 biofuel. This annual […]

Congratulations Saudi Arabia, a true testament to Saudi Vision 2030 and to the support and encouragement of our leaders. Another great global Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة event, destined to be hosted in Kingdom, and we pledge the support of The Biofuel Company to make this the most sustainable Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup […]

Whilst global analysis of GHG emissions will never be 100% accurate and always a lagging indicator, if your company falls into any of these categories, then you can immediately reduce your GHG emissions by switching from fossil diesel in your power generators, manufacturing operations, logistics vehicles, construction equipment or marine vessels to The Biofuel Company‘s […]

🌟 Proud Milestone for The Biofuel Company 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that The Biofuel Company has officially achieved Local Content And Government Procurement Authority Certification in Saudi Arabia! 🎉 This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s economic and industrial transformation as part of Saudi Vision 2030. What Does This Certification Mean? The Local […]

Was great to be back inside the old United Arab Shipping Company Ltd. Corporate Head Office, which I left 7 years ago. Now the Middle East Regional Office for Hapag-Lloyd AG. Productive discussions on how The Biofuel Company’s B100 can decarbonise not only Hapag’s inland deliveries, but also bunkering for their fleet. #thebiofuelcompany, #hapaglloyd, #biofuel,#maritimedecarbonisation, […]

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We hope this gives everyone great insights into how our Saudimade biofuels can support Saudi Vision 2030 across multiple industry sectors. If you have any questions, please do reach out to our team and become part of the solution to combating climate change. […]

What a privilege it is to be supporting NEOM, in conjunction with our off grid temporary power partner ENERGIA.

Today is the day, COP29 Azerbaijan begins. Business leaders from around the world converging to continue the journey to decarbonisation.

Mr. Marzouq Al-Otaibi talked about the establishment of the first biofuel company in the Kingdom, with an idea that preceded the vision by 8 years

We are proud to support King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals – KFUPM & KFUPM AIChE as their Gold Sponsor supporting the development.

Always a pleasure to talk sustainability, especially in our local market of Saudi Arabia.

I have to say, that the energy at this years Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress was electrifying.

Great to see such a thorough and concise report from Lloyd’s Register, the leading voice in maritime transportation.

Great to see our new and expanded fleet of delivery ISO containers on the road. Creating high quality EN14214 standard biodiesel…

We are excited to announce that we have signed a sponsorship contract with The Biofuel Company as our Golden Sponsor for the next academic year, 2024-2025.

The Biofuel Company’s Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية B100 on the only purpose built biodiesel generator within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Supporting breakthroughs in advanced green technology and educating academia is part of our DNA and we are always grateful of these opportunities.

At The Biofuel Company, we believe we are blessed with a strong and insightful leadership.

Green Shipping Corridors are a shipping route on which zero-carbon emissions ships and other emissions reduction programmes are deployed.

Great interaction from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals – KFUPM making for a very educational session last week.

We thank you King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals – KFUPM for the opportunity to educate the next generation of sustainable practitioners.

The ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is currently the most credible body for auditing the authenticity of feedstock used for biofuel refining.

Sustainability is one of our core values, but our most important value is family.

It was a great opportunity to discuss how together, we can support Saudi Vision 2030, both in word and in deed.

The continued support from our Central and Regional Government is what ensures that we are all moving towards achieving the environmental targets of Saudi Vision 2030.

What a great honour and an absolute privilege, to be received by His Royal Highness, Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, unity, and incredible progress of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!

His Excellency the President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Engineer Khaled Al-Salem, visited the Biofuel Company Limited.

The first drop of rain! We are very optimistic and proud to begin welcoming university students interested in studying and knowing biofuels closely at our Biofuels Company Limited factory.

The first celebration of the success of the year 2023 for the Biofuel Family was a significant event, marking a year of progress and innovation.

The Sustainability Club was a guest of the Biofuel Company Limited last Wednesday, February 28, 2024

We discussed with the Biofuel Company Limited, which specializes in the production of clean energy, ways of joint cooperation to support the production of the clean energy sector in the region.

We were honored to meet Dr. @Dr_ALHussain to discuss the common interests between the Biofuel Company and the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, to contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

‎Al-Otaibi thanked His Highness the Emir of the Eastern Province for his support and assistance.

We thank His Excellency Minister Engineer @AlfadleyA for allowing us time and expressing his keen interest in the biofuel company project.

We are the Generation of Restoration. Claiming back land and resources, which have been destroyed by those who have gone before us.

Saudi Arabia’s only biofuel producer is tripling refining capacity by 2025 The Biofuel Company, which operates the GCC’s largest biofuel refinery, prioritises domestic needs in capacity expansion Sowmya Sundar, Zawya Projects April 4, 2024   The Biofuel Company, Saudi Arabia’s first and only biofuel producer, is on course to triple its refining capacity by 2025, […]

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Eid Mubarak to you and your family from all of us at The Biofuel Company!

Always a joy to support DHL Supply Chain, Formula 1 & Aggreko in providing clean, green biofuel for the season opener of one of the most exciting sports on our planet.

Today marks a historical day for the birth of the “Green Era” in Saudi Arabia.

Created to celebrate the birthday of Rudolf Diesel, the father of the diesel engine, unveiled at the 1900 World Fair.

Today we take pride in celebrating Saudi National Flag Day. A time to reflect on what makes us unique across the world.

On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, we wish well for all our family, our friends, our valued suppliers and sustainable clients.

A packed ship.energy Intoduction to #Biofuels course kicks off this week’s Middle East Bunkering Convention with a bang in #Dubai. Gary Hubbard FCILT of The Biofuel Company, Chris Turner of Integr8 Fuels and Steve Bee of VPS share their experience with 36 ‘students’ from the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. Not made it to […]

We pledge sustainability in all that we do for our colleagues, our valued suppliers, our clients and our families.

Behind the glitz and the glamour of this years Formula E race in the beautiful UNESCO city of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, in Riyadh, our team was pleased to supply pure B100 to our long term partners Aggreko & Saudi Motorsport Company for this truly sustainable event. During the build, throughout the race and whilst […]

We are proud and privileged to support this wonderful and unique green supply chain initiative with our Saudi Made – صُنع في السعودية biodiesel.

Logistics Companies are a key enabler to replace fossil diesel with biodiesel and significantly reduce the GHG’s produced in our Kingdom.

Delighted to be invited to support Saudi Global Ports in Dammam to achieve their sustainability targets for Saudi Vision 2030

Proud of Red Sea Global becoming the first Saudi company to use only sustainable fuels in our supply chain vehicles.

Always good to see one of our own leading the way on the maritime transition to greener, cleaner bunkering fuels.

We are all thrilled to see the logistics fleet of Red Sea Global running on The Biofuel Company’s pure Net Zero B100 biofuel.

It was a great opportunity to see so many existing and new clients in one place all talking and walking the same way.

Great to be in Diriyah Gate Development Authority, a truly sustainable Giga project.

So amazing to see what Cruise Saudi has planned to launch this year and how Jeddah Municipality أمانة محافظة جدة is so focused…

What a fantastic opportunity for The Biofuel Company to support our partners, Aggreko, MDLBEAST & productionglue (A TAIT Company) by providing pure Net Zero biofuel for this outstanding event.

Always great to have such a progressive organisation as Algosaibi Services Company Limited visit us.

The coming together of technology, great minds and a focused environmental strategy, is a winning combination.

Great to see our team as such an integral part of the Saudi Vision 2030 event.

Our team was pleased to supply pure B100 to our long term partners Aggreko & Saudi Motorsport Company for this truly sustainable event.