EDF Group and droppRWA agree deal to tokenize energy assets onchain in Saudi Arabia

EDF Group International Regional Headquarter (EDF RHQ) and Saudi-based droppRWA Limited have signed an MOU to explore implementing blockchain tokenization solutions in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia and the development of tokenized carbon credits.

EDF Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, which reports a carbon output of 520TWh, a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition.

Saudi assets move onchain via tokenization route

As per the press release, the MOU will establish a framework to explore blockchain decentralized technologies within the Saudi energy landscape. It focuses on the adoption of blockchain-based protocols to streamline inter-company transactions, the tokenization of real-world energy assets to improve project liquidity, and the development of innovative frameworks for the carbon credit industry.

By bringing energy assets on-chain, ranging from renewable energy installations to thermal assets, the partnership seeks to modernize financing structures and drive transparency throughout the asset lifecycle.

droppRWA’s role in the arrangement as per documentation will be to use its Sovereign RWA infrastructure to set a new standard for how large-scale energy projects are managed and financed in the region, for sustainable and efficient economic environments.

Omar Aldaweesh, CEO of EDF RHQ, commented that exploring the potential of asset tokenization and next-generation financial technology allows them to look beyond traditional frameworks. He asserts, “This collaboration with droppRWA will provide valuable insights into how these technologies can drive value for our projects and contribute to a more robust carbon credit market.”

Faisal Al Monai, Chairman of droppRWA, added, “By applying our world-class tokenization infrastructure to key projects in the Kingdom, we are building the future of the Primary Capital Market. This MoU represents a significant step toward making energy assets more accessible, liquid, and efficient through the power of blockchain.”

droppRWA has partnered with several entities in KSA

In November of 2025, Saudi Arabian, Adeer Real Estate and droppRWA, blockchain tokenization service provider, also signed an MOU for a strategic partnership aimed at introducing blockchain digital ownership solutions across Adeer’s real estate portfolio in the Kingdom, by introducing tokenized projects across Adeer’s development pipeline.

It included residential communities to commercial assets, and new financing structures. droppRWA noted that they completed Saudi Arabia’s first end-to-end tokenized property transaction in partnership with Kingdom regulatory authorities, establishing the infrastructure for compliant blockchain-based property transfers.

droppRWA, also partnered with Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer RAFAL Real Estate Co, to execute a Saudi Arabian pilot that would tokenize real estate transactions.