Boeing, Ethiad, others to found biofuel institute in Abu Dhabi

Published 1:03 pm Monday, January 18, 2010

The Boeing Co., the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Etihad Airways and Honeywell announced an agreement to establish a major research institution and demonstration project in Abu Dhabi dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.

The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project will use integrated saltwater agricultural systems to support the development and commercialization of biofuel sources for aviation and coproducts.

“We are forging our energy future by developing a renewable fuel supply now, not when fossil fuels are depleted,” said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Read Boeing’s press statement to learn more about the bioenergy research project.