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Malaysia Investing in Three Palm-Oil Biodiesel Plants
26 September 2005
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Bernama. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will invest RM60 million (US$16 million) on three palm-oil biodiesel plants, each with an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes (about 18.4 million gallons US, or 70 million liters).
The three plants, to be operated on a 50:50 joint venture basis with three local partners, are expected to commence operations within the next 12 months. Ten companies responded to MPOB’s tender for the biodiesel plants from which the board selected three partners.
MPOB director general Tan Sri Dr Yusof Basiron said the partners selected already had production infrastructure in place, precluding the need for construction of facilities. Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui said the earlier plan was just to have a pilot plant but given the higher demand and interest for bio-diesel fuel the plan was changed to have three plants.
The biodiesel produced from these three plants will be targeted for export. Two of the plants would be in Port Klang and the third in Pasir Gudang, Johor—both port cities.
September 26, 2005 in Biodiesel, Other Asia | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted by: rexis | September 26, 2005 at 08:03 PM
I am Chemical Engineer. At moment I advise to the construction of a plant pilot like thesis of degree for two students of electronica and chemical engineering for the extraction of palm oil. Given to the ample experience of his pais Malasya in the palm oil subject, I write to you to ask for information on the subject of plants pilot in the palm oil extraction, and if you can indicate me the name of professionals of its country with experience in this subject. My work has single academic interest and does not represent any economic aspect . Also any data obtained from You will be maintained in strict confidentiality. Thanks for its aid Adolph Perez Henao
Posted by: Adolfo Pérez | February 07, 2006 at 12:19 PM
dear Sir
I would like to have INFO on the subject that it could be possible to produce palm Biodiesel with LOW puor points.
How can I have assistance, if Im about to start a project in Costa Rica.
I also need cost of equipment and production cost as well
Any assistance will be appreciated
Best regards
Sergio Vargas
Posted by: Sergio Vargas P | October 16, 2006 at 09:58 AM
I'm looking for long term source of palm biodiesel for the Philippine market. Anyone interested can get in touch with me through my email address or mobile (632) 0918-9793484. Thank you.
Posted by: E. Espeso | November 21, 2007 at 11:00 PM
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a good step for Malaysia! And a better way to utilize palm oil production in the country! The the nation to the world to the environment.