AD Ports Group has entered a collaboration agreement with Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group to investigate the establishment of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group. This initiative aims to provide essential infrastructure to facilitate the supply value chain and connect commercial e-methanol production with major consumers like CMA CGM, thereby aiding in the acceleration of global shipping industry decarbonisation. The agreement is an extension of a prior Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 between AD Ports Group and Masdar to explore the creation of a green hydrogen hub at KEZAD. Last year, Masdar also engaged in a strategic partnership with CMA CGM to evaluate the future provision of green maritime fuels for the company's fleet. This endeavor is in line with Abu Dhabi's Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE's National Hydrogen Strategy, which have set ambitious targets for local hydrogen production scaling. The strategy aims to reach 1.4 million tonnes per annum by 2031 and 15 million tonnes per annum by 2050, highlighting a significant commitment to advancing hydrogen technologies and sustainability.