The biorefinery can have the processing capability of as much as 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock yearly and is projected to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and bio-naphtha. Feedstocks for the biorefinery will embrace wastes comparable to used vegetable oils and animal fat, and residues from the processing of vegetable oils. The new facility is focused to begin operations by the second half of 2028 in line with the schedule.
Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn Bhd, a three way partnership of PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena, has damaged ground for a brand new biorefinery in Johor, Malaysia.
Set to begin operations in the second half of 2028, it is going to course of as much as 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock yearly to supply SAF, HVO and bio-naphtha, supporting regional decarbonisation and cleaner power options.
Pengerang Biorefinery is an indication of a shared dedication by PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena to satisfy the rising wants for extra aggressive and accessible cleaner power options.
PETRONAS Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Downstream, Datuk Sazali Hamzah mentioned, “The groundbreaking of the Pengerang Biorefinery reflects the collective efforts to drive decarbonisation and advance energy transition in the region. Leveraging the synergy and strength of our partnership, the new biorefinery is one of PETRONAS’ key initiatives to deliver on our energy transition strategy through a holistic bio-based value chain and an expanded suite of cleaner energy solutions. This is in lockstep with PETRONAS’ larger aspiration to become an integrated energy leader in the next decade, serving the world’s energy needs, safely, reliably and sustainably.”
Enilive’s Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Ballista commented, “The Pengerang biorefinery, made possible by the strategic partnership with PETRONAS and Euglena, will enable acceleration of the decarbonisation of transportation, and reaffirms Enilive’s commitment towards sustainable products. With Enilive’s biorefineries that are already operational in Italy and in the United States of America, and with new plants under construction in Italy and South Korea, the new biorefinery in Pengerang is a further and relevant step forward towards the achievement of a production capacity over 5 million tons per year and over 2 million tons of SAF by 2030, supporting the growing need for more sustainable mobility.”
Euglena’s Founder and President, Mitsuru Izumo commented: “I’m really excited as we mark the groundbreaking ceremony with PETRONAS and Enilive, and start full-scale building of the biorefinery. Since the inception of this mission, now we have continued to evolve in response to the quickly altering power panorama, and now we’re getting into the following stage towards the deliberate graduation of operations in 2028. This mission represents a world endeavor and a strong step towards decarbonisation and a extra sustainable future, via enhanced clear power provide capability, significantly throughout the ASEAN area and past. In our continued efforts to increase decarbonization options in response to local weather change, we are going to proceed to take a position in analysis and improvement of microalgae, and advance our efforts towards the commercialisation of algal biofuel. I wish to categorical my heartfelt gratitude to all our companions and stakeholders who’ve supported this mission. “
Located strategically inside the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, the biorefinery’s geographical benefit and entry to main worldwide delivery lanes will improve its functionality to satisfy the calls for for biofuels and effectively serve the markets, particularly throughout the Asian area.
The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Yang Berharga Tuan Lee Ting Han, Chairman of the Johor State Committee for Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources; and joined by Yang Berharga Dato’ Ramlee A Rahman, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Permodalan Darul Ta’zim in addition to Yang Berharga Puan Fauziah Misri, Member of the State Legislative Council, Penawar. Also current have been Datuk Sazali Hamzah; Stefano Ballista; and Mitsuru Izumo.
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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)