PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena have finalized an investment decision to develop a biorefinery in Malaysia, aimed at producing sustainable aviation fuel and other biofuels by 2028.

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Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), in collaboration with Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd., has finalized the investment decision to construct a biorefinery at PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, Malaysia. This joint venture will see the development and operation of the biorefinery, with PETRONAS Mobility Lestari Sdn Bhd (PMLSB) and Enilive designated as the primary shareholders.

The biorefinery aims to commence operations in the latter half of 2028, with a processing capacity of approximately 650,000 tonnes of raw materials annually. It will focus on producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) along with other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The plant will utilize various feedstocks including used vegetable oils, animal fats, and biomass sources, including microalgae oils, to reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels.

Industry Overview in Malaysia

Malaysia’s biofuels sector has been gaining momentum in recent years, driven by increasing global demands for sustainable energy solutions and government initiatives supporting renewable energy