PETRONAS, Enilive, Euglena Launch Biorefinery in Johor

Key highlights
  • The biorefinery will process up to 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually.
  • It will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and bio-naphtha.
  • Operations are set to begin by the second half of 2028.
  • Feedstocks include used vegetable oils, animal fats, and vegetable oil residues.
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Petronas Enilive Euglena Pengerang Biorefinery · Malaysia
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2024-07
2024-07
2025-11
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Project Overview

Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena, has initiated the development of a new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The facility will process up to 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually.

Production and Feedstock

The biorefinery is set to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and bio-naphtha. Feedstocks will include used vegetable oils, animal fats, and residues from vegetable oil processing.

Timeline

The new facility is expected to commence operations by the second half of 2028, aligning with the planned schedule.

Strategic Location

Located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, the biorefinery benefits from strategic access to major international shipping lanes, enhancing its capability to meet biofuel demands across the Asian region.

Source: Eni

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