A leading contender as the next global biofuel hub

As global demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, Malaysia is emerging as a leading contender to become the next global biofuels hub.
The country's strategic location on the Malacca Straits, abundant feedstock resources, robust infrastructure and biofuels expertise positions it as an ideal destination for biofuel feedstock aggregation, biofuels production and export. Between 2025 and 2030, the country could drive regional and global biofuel markets, playing a pivotal role in the shift toward sustainable energy, with several plants already slated to be built over the coming years.

Strategic location on the Malacca Straits - a global trade nexus

Malaysia’s unique geographical positioning on the Malacca Straits — one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes — makes it an exceptional aggregation hub for biofuels feedstock.
The Malacca Straits handles around one-third of global shipping traffic and serves as the primary gateway between Asia and the Middle East, Europe and beyond. As a biofuel hub, Malaysia could leverage this high-traffic corridor to expedite feedstock importation, biofuel...