Malaysia venturing into second-generation biodiesel, biojet fuel production, says Zuraida
KAJANG (Dec 13): Malaysia has ventured into the production of second-generation biodiesel and biojet fuels, which are expected to be commercialised for the global market in the next four to five years, according to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
She said this significant milestone was achieved following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the technical exchange on the production of second-generation biodiesel and biojet fuels in Malaysia on Monday (Dec 13).
The MoU, entered into by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Pengerang Maritime Industries Sdn Bhd, Shanxi Construction Investment Group Co Ltd, and the Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences will see the setting up of a hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) plant in Pengerang, she said.
The HVO plant has the potential to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) known as biojet fuels, which involve the cracking and hydrogenation of palm oil to become a hydrocarbon fuel that can be utilised for the aviation industry.
Approximately RM3 billion investment is needed for the construction of the plant, including land acquisition and infrastructure, Zuraida said, citing the first phase of the plant would have 500,000-tonne-capacity production per annum.
“This collaboration on the HVO plant in Malaysia will further promote economic growth. I firmly believe that this project will add more value to Malaysian palm oil products by strengthening trade exchange of high-value-added products,” she told a press conference after the MoU signing ceremony here.
The 460ac land will be ready in 6 months after feasi study done. Then the construction of plant will start. This is huge catalyst for Johor government.
First biodiesel plant in Malaysia, produce 2nd generation biodiesel, better than the 1st gen biodiesel. 500,000 ton production per annum. Total investment RM3,000,000,000 from china man.
Benalec is not giving much detail on its participation in the HVO. How will Benalec participate in this venture and how will it fund the investment? Or is Benalec just a land seller? The value of the land estimated at RM1.2bn is almost 10 times of Benalec's market cap. The deal should substantially change its profile but it is not saying anything and market is not excited. Its time Bursa raise a query.
3.5 Benalec shall participate in any discussion and/or site visits required for the feasibility and technical evaluation. 3.6 MPOB will provide technical advices on technology, selection of raw materials, and technical information on palm oil and its related products for the purpose of conducting technical evaluation and feasibility study of the Project. 3.7 SCIG will organize with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in Malaysia and China to complete the project feasibility study report and project plan design. 3.8 ICC will select the raw material path with best production technology and the best economic benefits.
new year new hope?? Benalec's pengerang project (PMIP) is surrounded by so many daiko like Rapid, Dialog, hopefully this time they can be one of the daiko in pengerang also.. $$$ maybe this time Benalec can be santa clause bringing some fruits for this Xmas!!
the ministry said the collaboration can be a catalyst for china's acceptance of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified palm products as feedstock for biodiesel production which will enhance MSPO recognition in the global market..
Just saw it from one of the news that this development project is expected to bring FDI RM3B with job creation of minimum of 3000 workers for Malaysia.. Wooowww~ megaaaa
Existing s/holders are shortchanged when PP is placed below market price. The Co should be required to name the PP recipients to prevent manipulation by those in control.
I fully agree with you on this issue @ykloh. Some companies abuse this method of issuing new discounted shares and to make matter worse, the regulator now allow companies to issue up to 20% via PP. PP is always done with no transparency and we never know who are the subscribers and how they were selected, Existing shareholders should be given the first right of refusal for these new issues but instead they were completely kept in the dark. New discounted shares issued via PP will definitely have negative impacts on existing shareholders.
The new shares issued at 11.3 sen via PP will be traded from today. Imagine some one sold earlier at say 15 sen and then cover back the sold share via PP subscription at only 11.3 sen, you can made a profit of 32.7% with no risk and within a very short time! Very smart move!
Benalec Holding Directors’ Remuneration. The number of Directors (including a resigned Director) whose total remuneration falls within the following bands is as follows:-
No. of Directors - 6 RM50,001 to RM150,000 - 2 Independent Non-Executive Directors RM150,001 to RM300,000 - 2 Independent Non-Executive Directors RM300,001 to RM800,000 - 1 Executive Director RM8,000,001 to RM9,000,000 - 1 Company Group Executive Director Total Remuneration RM9,923,062
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Benalec also syariah compliant now. Expect investment will flow in benalec