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National Energy Award (NEA) 2026 - Renewable Energy Off-Grid (Thermal Category)

National Energy Award (NEA) 2026 - Renewable Energy Off-Grid (Thermal Category) yee.jie.min@sd… Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 09:11 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 12:00 SD Guthrie Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd (SDGRE), the renewable energy arm of SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie), was the winner of the Renewable Energy Off-Grid – Thermal Category at the National Energy Award (NEA) 2026, held on 11 August 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. The award recognises SDGRE's Lavang Biogas Co-Firing Plant (LBCP), located at the Lavang Oil Mill in Bintulu, Sarawak. The facility is SD Guthrie's first biogas co-firing project and represents a significant milestone in the Group's renewable energy and decarbonisation journey. With a rated capacity of 1,000 Nm³ per hour, the LBCP captures and utilises biogas generated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) as renewable thermal energy for boiler fuel operations. In FY2025, the plant utilised approximately 3.80 million Nm³ of biogas, achieved 97% plant availability, displaced palm kernel shell (PKS) consumption equivalent to approximately 3% of total Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) processed, and delivered an estimated 44,480 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions reduction.

Source: SD Guthrie · August 17, 2026 at 5:01 AM · AI-assisted report

National Energy Award (NEA) 2026 - Renewable Energy Off-Grid (Thermal Category)
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Malaysia’s SD Guthrie Wins National Energy Award for Biogas Co-Firing Plant

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — SD Guthrie Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd (SDGRE), the renewable energy arm of SD Guthrie Berhad, has been awarded the Renewable Energy Off-Grid – Thermal Category at the National Energy Award (NEA) 2026 for its Lavang Biogas Co-Firing Plant (LBCP). The award ceremony was held on Aug 11 at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

The LBCP, located at the Lavang Oil Mill in Bintulu, Sarawak, marks SD Guthrie’s first biogas co-firing project and underscores the group’s commitment to renewable energy and decarbonisation. The plant captures biogas generated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and converts it into renewable thermal energy for boiler fuel operations.

In the fiscal year 2025, the LBCP processed approximately 3.80 million Nm³ of biogas, achieving a 97% plant availability rate. The project displaced palm kernel shell (PKS) consumption equivalent to about 3% of total Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) processed, contributing to an estimated reduction of 44,480 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions.

The biogas co-firing initiative aligns with Malaysia’s broader push toward sustainable energy solutions, particularly in the palm oil industry, where POME management remains a key environmental challenge. The LBCP’s success demonstrates the commercial viability of converting agricultural waste into clean energy, offering a replicable model for other palm oil mills across the country.

For Malaysia’s palm oil sector, the LBCP’s operational performance—including high availability and significant emissions reduction—sets a benchmark for future renewable energy projects. The plant’s ability to integrate seamlessly into existing mill operations while delivering measurable environmental benefits positions SD Guthrie as a leader in sustainable palm oil processing.

Looking ahead, the adoption of biogas co-firing technology could accelerate decarbonisation efforts in Malaysia’s energy-intensive industries. While the LBCP currently serves as a pilot project, its scalability suggests potential for wider deployment, particularly in regions with high palm oil production. Industry observers anticipate increased interest from other plantation groups exploring similar solutions to meet sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.

Details on future expansion plans by SD Guthrie or other industry players remain unavailable at this time.

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