Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21st May ‘2025
Inovartic Investment, in strategic collaboration with Al Masaood Energy, proudly showcased its pioneering Expanded Graphite Oil Spill Management Technology at the 2025 edition of “Make it in the Emirates”, hosted at the ADNEC Center, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, celebrates industrial innovation aligned with the country’s sustainable growth ambitions and Net Zero 2050 strategy.
The showcased solution is a next-generation oil sorbent made from high-purity expanded graphite a lightweight, reusable material capable of absorbing up to 80 times its own weight in hydrocarbons. It marks a transformative shift in oil spill response capabilities, combining speed, sustainability, and scalability.
Mr. Saif Al Darmaki, Chairman of Inovartic Investment, commented:
“This project exemplifies our mission at Inovartic to invest in solutions that deliver tangible environmental and economic impact. Through our partnership with Al Masaood Energy, we are not only accelerating the UAE’s cleantech capabilities but also creating a scalable industrial platform aligned with the “Make it in the Emirates” vision and the broader Net Zero 2050 strategy. We are proud to be at the forefront of transitioning breakthrough materials into national resilience assets.”
Mr. Anwar Hussein, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Inovartic Investment, added:
“This initiative reflects our unwavering belief that advanced materials and deep tech must play a central role in solving the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. Expanded graphite is not just a breakthrough in oil spill response. It’s a cornerstone of a new industrial era where sustainability, resilience, and localization converge. Through this partnership and our platform under ADGM, we are positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of global cleantech manufacturing and circular economy innovation.”
Dr Ahmad El Tannir, General Manager Al Masaood Energy, stated:
“This collaboration reflects Al Masaood Energy’s commitment to advancing responsible innovation in the energy sector. Environmental resilience is now a core pillar of industrial competitiveness, and we are proud to support the localization and deployment of breakthrough solutions such as expanded graphite sorbents. We believe this technology will be a vital asset to the UAE’s offshore infrastructure and maritime ecosystem.”
Prof. Montasir Qasymeh, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, noted:
“The collaboration between Inovartic and Al Masaood Energy demonstrates how academia and industry can co-create high-impact solutions that address environmental threats through innovation. At Abu Dhabi University, we are proud to support the testing and validation of advanced materials such as expanded graphite. This project is a model for how scientific research can translate into industrial value and national sustainability.”
Technology Impact and UAE Alignment
Demonstrated live to stakeholders including ADNOC entities, port authorities, regulators, and institutional investors, the solution supports the UAE’s strategic goals in environmental protection, advanced manufacturing, and In-Country Value (ICV) development.
Key Features of the Technology:
Absorbs up to 80x its weight in oil and hydrocarbons
Reusable, non-toxic, and compliant with circular economy principles
Suitable for rapid deployment across marine, port, and inland spill scenarios
Scalable for industrial production under a “Made in the UAE” model
The collaboration is currently in advanced discussions for pilot deployments in strategic UAE maritime zones, with plans to scale manufacturing through localized industrial facilities serving both regional and export markets.