Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the successful experimentation of using Biodiesel 5, which is approved by the UAE, to power traditional abras.
This experiment was run in collaboration with ENOC.
Biodiesel 5 is an advanced green alternative fuel product that was made by ENOC in order to reduce the carbon footprint in the UAE by using environmentally friendly products.
Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency, RTA said, “We are undertaking this initiative out of RTA’s commitment to protecting the environment and public health. The use of biodiesel reduces the carbon footprint as well as the emission of harmful gasses.”
Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashmi added, “We have applied the procedures required to measure the results of using biodiesel to operate traditional abras in comparison with the regular diesel. Results concluded were positive and no negative effects were detected on motors as a result of using biodiesel. The results were verified by an independent specialist company appointed by ENOC.”