Tag: Malaysia

Elridge Energy signs MOU with Berkana Power for 100,000 tons of palm kernal shells

Elridge Energy signs MOU with Berkana Power for 100,000 tons of palm kernal shells

February 2, 2026 |

In Malaysia, Elridge Energy via Bio Eneco Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Berkana Power Company Limited for the supply of an estimated total volume of 100,000 metric tons of palm kernel shells and/or Green Gold Label-certified palm kernel shells, to be delivered over 10 shipments […]

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EcoCeres launches full capacity production of its Malaysian SAF facility

EcoCeres launches full capacity production of its Malaysian SAF facility

January 26, 2026 |

In Malaysia, EcoCeres Inc. officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. Commissioning and start-up of the plant were successfully achieved in October 2025. The facility also produces Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Renewable Naphtha, with a combined […]

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Malaysian Palm Oil Board to begin publishing UCO prices in Q1 2026

Malaysian Palm Oil Board to begin publishing UCO prices in Q1 2026

January 14, 2026 |

In Malaysia, the Malaysia Reserve newspaper reports that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board will begin an official reference price for used cooking oil during the first quarter of this year to help support fair trading practices and help small players especially escape price manipulation due to misinformation. Although palm oil is a key feedstock for […]

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Recent policy changes in Malaysia and Vietnam open opportunities for US ethanol exports

Recent policy changes in Malaysia and Vietnam open opportunities for US ethanol exports

November 27, 2025 |

In Vietnam, recent policy changes in Malaysia and Vietnam have opened significant market opportunities for U.S. producers, underscoring the region’s support for ethanol’s utility as a clean, affordable energy source. Last week, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry & Trade announced a new roadmap for fuel ethanol use that will expand the country’s ethanol integration to […]

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Malaysia trialing 1% SAF blending mandate

Malaysia trialing 1% SAF blending mandate

November 24, 2025 |

In Malaysia, the New Straits Times newspaper reports that the country will test out a 1% sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate for international flights departing from Kuala Lumpur international airport. EcoCeres began producing SAF in October, ensuring domestic supply. The facility has the capacity to produce 350,000 metric tons of SAF annually. Introducing the trial […]

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PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena break ground on SAF/HVO/bio-naptha biorefinery

PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena break ground on SAF/HVO/bio-naptha biorefinery

November 10, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The biorefinery will have a processing capacity of up to 650,000 metric tons of renewable feedstock annually and is […]

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MPOC sees Indonesia’s B50 requiring 3M tons more palm oil than B40

MPOC sees Indonesia’s B50 requiring 3M tons more palm oil than B40

October 22, 2025 |

In Malaysia, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council says Indonesia’s B50 program is estimated to require around 17 million tons of palm oil for blending – an increase of 3 million tons from the current B40 mandate, equivalent to roughly 35% of Indonesia’s palm oil production. The country also consumes around 10 million tons for food […]

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Sarawak exported 500,000 metric tons of methanol over the past eight months

Sarawak exported 500,000 metric tons of methanol over the past eight months

September 21, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that Sarawak region has shipped 500,000 metric tons of methanol in more than 60 cargoes to international destinations over the past eight months. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak made history earlier this year with its first methanol cargo shipment to China. He said […]

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Biogasclean teams with Malaysia-based Concord Group to develop 7 sites nationally

Biogasclean teams with Malaysia-based Concord Group to develop 7 sites nationally

September 16, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Biogasclean announced a new partnership agreement with Malaysia-based Concord Group to develop seven new renewable energy sites across Malaysia. The collaboration will provide market-leading, proven European cleantech solutions to transform biogas derived from palm oil mill effluent (POME) into green energy. This partnership will leverage advanced biological desulfurization and methanation technology from Biogasclean, […]

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Malaysia on the right track to be classified as low-risk country, minister says

Malaysia on the right track to be classified as low-risk country, minister says

September 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said that the country is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification. He said the government is currently collating the latest facts […]

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