Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy to Build Africa's First SAF Refinery
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on the African continent. The project, located in Nairobi near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, aims to produce low-carbon fuel from local waste feedstocks such as used cooking oils and animal fats. With an estimated investment of €60–70 million, the facility is expected to have a production capacity of 32,000 metric tons annually, utilizing Dragonfly’s modular technology. The agreement was finalized during the Africa Forward Summit in the presence of Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting strengthened industrial cooperation between Kenya and France in green energy. This initiative marks a significant shift in regional infrastructure development, integrating SAF production directly with existing aviation infrastructure to support decarbonization efforts in the aerospace sector.
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