Tag: Malaysia

Indonesian palm oil production seen up 3% in 2025 while Malaysia stays flat

Indonesian palm oil production seen up 3% in 2025 while Malaysia stays flat

January 15, 2025 |

In Malaysia, the Star newspaper reports that CGS International estimates Indonesian palm oil production will increase by 3% this year, which in turn will weigh on prices enough to bring them down about 10%. The increased production should be seen in Q2 this year following on the effects of El Niño last year. However, it […]

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Sarawak’s methanol sets sail for China

Sarawak’s methanol sets sail for China

January 15, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Dayak Daily reported Sarawak Petchem shipped 20,000 metric tonnes of methanol to China from Bintulu on January 14, marking a milestone in the state’s energy ambitions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, speaking at the Tanjung Kidurong event, reflected on the project’s uncertain beginnings. “We were unsure at first…but I […]

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Samsung lands first SAF project with Enilive, Petronas and Euglena Malaysian tie-up

Samsung lands first SAF project with Enilive, Petronas and Euglena Malaysian tie-up

December 24, 2024 |

In Malaysia, SAMSUNG E&A secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel / Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to cater to the growing demands of the global aviation and transportation industries by tapping each partner’s expertise. It is SAMSUNG E&A’s […]

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Port of Tanjung Pelepas completes first methanol bunkering operation

Port of Tanjung Pelepas completes first methanol bunkering operation

December 8, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel. PTP’s Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, said: “This successful methanol bunkering operation demonstrates PTP’s readiness and capability […]

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Elridge Energy signs deal to supply biomass feedstock to Japanese company

Elridge Energy signs deal to supply biomass feedstock to Japanese company

November 30, 2024 |

In Malaysia, The Edge reported that Elridge Energy Holdings has entered into a deal to supply biomass feedstock to a Japanese trading company for 15 years. Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with JFE Shoji Group, Elridge Energy will supply the Japanese company 150,000 tons of Green Gold Label certified palm kernel shells annually, […]

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Methanol first as PTP fuels Maersk ship

Methanol first as PTP fuels Maersk ship

November 27, 2024 |

In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reports the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia, a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, completed its inaugural methanol bunkering operation for Maersk’s Antonia Maersk, a dual-fuel container vessel, on an unspecified recent date, showcasing its capacity for alternative marine fuels and sustainable shipping. The Antonia Maersk, the […]

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Waste-to-energy plants offer sustainable solution to address landfill shortage, Malaysian minister says

Waste-to-energy plants offer sustainable solution to address landfill shortage, Malaysian minister says

November 17, 2024 |

In Malaysia, The Edge Malaysia reported that the construction of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants offer a sustainable solution to the growing shortage of sanitary landfill sites, and the escalating volume of waste generated each year, said Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Minister, Nga Kor Ming. The official said that last year, the country’s total solid waste […]

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Malaysia gets it first biomethane supply to the national grid

Malaysia gets it first biomethane supply to the national grid

November 4, 2024 |

In Malaysia  Gas Malaysia Energy and Services (GMES), a subsidiary of Gas Malaysia Berhad (Gas Malaysia), and Intercontinental Specialty Fats (ISF) have come together to formalize a Supplemental Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) for the supply of certified biomethane through the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS). This agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to sustainability and renewable […]

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Malaysian Government to collaborate with private sector to construct WTE plants

Malaysian Government to collaborate with private sector to construct WTE plants

November 1, 2024 |

In Malaysia, Business Today reported that the Malaysian Government is set to collaborate with the private sector to establish 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across Peninsular Malaysia, as revealed by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp).  The chairman of SWCorp, Hee Loy Sian announced that the construction of these WTE plants will take […]

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Senoko Energy and Gentari ink deal to explore importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore

Senoko Energy and Gentari ink deal to explore importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore

October 26, 2024 |

In Singapore, The Business Times reported that Senoko Energy signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gentari, the renewable energy arm of Malaysia’s Petronas, to explore sustainable energy solutions in Singapore using hydrogen gas.  Under the deal, both companies will explore the feasibility of importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore through this collaboration. The […]

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