Empty fruit bunches are a residual biomass stream with significant energy potential. Their conversion into advanced solid biofuels creates value from a resource that would otherwise be underutilized or used in lower-value applications.
The Steam-Ex line features ANDRITZ pretreatment equipment utilizing steam explosion technology. ANDRITZ also supplied automation and provided integration and start-up services to support reliable and efficient operation. The technology is designed to process challenging biomass feedstocks and support the production of high-quality pellets for industrial energy applications.
Paul Wong, Executive Director at Rainbow Pellet, said, “This first-of-its-kind Steam-Ex pellet line represents a decisive step for our company and for the commercial-scale utilization of empty fruit bunches. ANDRITZ’s support was essential in bringing this innovative concept into operation and laying the foundation for future expansion of this technology.”
Maximilian Lehr, Technology Manager at ANDRITZ, commented, “This milestone highlights the potential of Steam-Ex technology to unlock the value of underutilized biomass residues and provides a solid foundation for future investments.”
Rainbow Pellet Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company focused on biomass pellet production and forest plantations. The company is committed to advancing innovative processing technologies that enable sustainable and efficient resource utilization. With a clear emphasis on industrial-scale solutions, Rainbow Pellet aims to play a leading role in the regional bioenergy and bio-based materials market.
