• What are the key products of oil palm cultivation & milling?
  • The key products of oil palm cultivation and milling are crude palm oil and palm kernel. In ensuring that our plantations and mills operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, we are guided by our that, applies to our own operations as well as all third-party suppliers.
  • Are palm oil mills sustainable?
  • In contrast to other oil crop processing facilities, palm oil mills have established themselves as environmentally conscious entities, pioneering a sustainable approach to energy generation. These mills have eschewed reliance on conventional energy sources, such as electricity from the national grid and fuel oil.
  • How do palm oil mills work?
  • It all begins with the transportation of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from plantation sites to the palm oil mills. The milling operation includes several stages, namely reception, sterilization, threshing, digestion and pressing, clarification and purification, and kernel recovery.
  • Are palm oil mills environmentally responsible?
  • By adopting this environmentally responsible approach, palm oil mills not only prevent methane emissions into the atmosphere but also contribute to the generation of green energy. Indeed, the potential applications of the biogas generated in palm oil mills extend beyond electricity generation.
  • What is a typical palm oil milling process flow?
  • The typical palm oil milling process flow is best described through a series of activities conducted in different stations (Figure 2). It all begins with the transportation of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from plantation sites to the palm oil mills.
  • How does a palm oil mill process FFB?
  • FFB delivered to the palm oil mill undergo inspection and grading for ripeness and quality standards before being loaded onto ramp hoppers and cages. These cages are transported into a horizontal sterilizer and subjected to steam heating at 143¡ãC and 3 bar gauge pressure for approximately 90 minutes, in a process known as sterilization .