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EPP 7
EPP 7 aims to process oil palm biomass for bio oil extraction
Embracing the notion that Malaysia should position itself to
develop the renewable energy industry in a bid to mitigate
fluctuation in fossil and coal prices, EPP 7 aims to process oil
palm biomass for bio oil extraction. Bio oil derived from oil palm
biomass is regarded as the better alternative for renewable
energy production, given the maturity of technological processes
in Malaysia, the abundance of raw material supply as well as
its potential as a green fuel for transportation, power and for
chemicals.
Achievements
Commercialising Second-Generation Biofuels
Sahabat Renewable Fuel Ventures Sdn Bhd is in intensive planning
stage to build five bio oil plants with a view to an eventual
completion of 29 plants, contingent on the success of the first
five plants. The company is a joint venture between Premium
Renewable Energy and Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd, with the
latter being one of the largest palm oil plantation companies,
boasting ample supply of feedstock. The plant will be built in FELDA
Sahabat, Sabah using empty fruit bunches to generate bio oil using
biomass-to-liquid technology (pyrolysis) and will deliver end-to-end
production of biomass into green electricity. The plant has received
approval from the Department of Environment and consultations
on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), soil investigation
and engineering are to begin in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Moving Forward
NKEA: Palm Oil EPP 6 – EPP 7
The focus of this EPP in the coming year will be to ensure that the
construction of the first plant in Sabah progresses according to
schedule and the target is to complete 60 per cent of development
and construction by the end of 2012.
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