Key Takeaways
- Malaysia has 68 MW of installed biogas capacity with an additional 73 MW scheduled for implementation, representing significant growth potential.
- Electricity generation from biogas has increased by 400% since 2014, showing rapid industry expansion.
- Malaysia's biomethane industry is primarily fueled by palm oil mill effluent (POME), which leverages the country's established palm oil industry.
- Government support through feed-in tariff (FiT) schemes has been crucial in driving investment and growth in biomethane production.
Major Biomethane Upgrading Facilities
| Location |
Owner |
Feedstock |
Usage |
| Sabah |
Government (SIRIM) |
Palm oil waste |
Vehicle fuel |
| Peninsular Malaysia |
Felda and Sime Darby |
Palm oil waste |
Natural gas alternative |
Learn more about Biomethane situation in Malaysia from PVE Group