Eni-Petronas-Euglena reach FID to build SAF/HVO site in Malaysia

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Enilive and Euglena have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery at the Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, Malaysia.

The three companies will establish a joint venture company in Malaysia to construct and operate the biorefinery, with PETRONAS Mobility Lestari Sdn Bhd (PMLSB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, and Enilive as the largest shareholders.

Targeted to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will have the capability to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as renewable diesel to cater to the growing demands of the global aviation and transportation industries by tapping each partner’s expertise.

The construction of the biorefinery is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, and upon completion, will have the capability to process about 650,000 tonnes per year of raw materials to produce SAF, HVO, and bio-naphtha.

The purpose-built new biorefinery is designed to have full flexibility both in terms of feedstocks processability, with state-of-the-art Ecofining™ (a technology developed by Eni in cooperation with Honeywell UOP) and pre-treating unit, and products, with a configuration capable of maximising the production of SAF for aircraft as well as HVO.