• What are the major oil palm processing by-products?
  • Major oil palm processing by-products, namely, POME and solid biomass, are utilised as feedstock to produce renewable energy and organic fertilisers. They are also used to recover water. These resources are critical for the oil palm industry. Integrated zero-waste oil palm processing strategy (Teow & Takriff, 2021)
  • Can a technology be used for Zero-Waste oil palm processing?
  • The primary objective of this research programme was to develop an integrated technology for zero-waste oil palm processing. Seven strategic thrust areas were identified to address the sustainability challenges of oil palm processing, namely, discharge of highly polluting effluent, emission of greenhouse gases and the generation of solid waste.
  • What are the basic operations associated with palm oil processing?
  • The basic unit operations associated with palm oil processing include fruit sterilization, fruit loosening/stripping, digestion, oil extraction and clarification. Fruit sterilization denotes heat rendering and moisture absorption. The aim is to inactivate the lipolytic enzymes in the fruit mesocarp.
  • Are palm oil mills wastes a source of energy and water?
  • Kramannandita, R., Bantacut, T., Romli, M., & Makmoen, M. (2014). Utilizations of palm oil mills wastes as source of energy and water in the production process of crude palm oil. Chemistry and Materials Research, 6 (8), 46¨C53.
  • How does palm oil affect global trade?
  • In terms of global trade, palm oils from commercial plantations are by far the most important contributors. In some cases, the larger plantation companies also own or control many key downstream elements in palm oil supply chains.
  • Is oil palm production eco-friendly?
  • Organic fertiliser was produced at a lower cost and shorter duration and the recovered water was used as boiler feedwater. The UKM-YSD pilot plant is a pioneering technology with the possibility of changing perceptions, particularly amongst foreign importers, that oil palm production can be environment-friendly.