With a view to maximizing the value of biofuel production and promoting sustainable practices, the Minister of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, issued Ministerial Resolution No. (172) of 2023. In the resolution, Kuwait bans the export of used cooking oil and its waste for a year.

In accordance with the resolution, used cooking oil or its waste can only be sold to individuals or entities licensed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Environment Public Authority, and the Public Authority for Industry. In addition, those engaged in this activity must have a designated place licensed by the authorities.

Also mandated by the resolution is the use of electronic payment methods for all transactions involving used cooking oil or its waste. The purpose of this requirement is to enhance transparency and streamline financial transactions within the industry.

According to the explanatory memorandum, the decision is crucial to Kuwait's realization of added value. With the conversion of used cooking oil into biofuel, the country aims to create self-sufficient products, diversify income sources, and transfer modern technology. This transformational project will be funded by the National Fund for Small Businesses.

The memorandum emphasizes the importance of supporting national projects, especially those that contribute to sustainable development and energy security. For one year, used cooking oil waste cannot be exported to maximize benefits and create added value for the state. The report emphasizes the necessity of regulating the collection and trade of used cooking oil waste within the Kuwaiti market, so that such resources can be utilized for youth engagement and strategic projects.