EcoCeres inaugurates first SAF plant in Malaysia

EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant.
Commissioning and start-up of the plant were successfully achieved in October 2025.
The facility also produces Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Renewable Naphtha, with a combined maximum production capacity of 420,000 tonnes per year.
Founding investor of EcoCeres Dr Peter Lee said: “EcoCeres has grown from a laboratory in Hong Kong into one of the world’s leading producers of SAF and this new Johor plant shows how regional commitment to sustainability can feed into the global search for climate solutions.
“With supportive government policies and the dedication of all our partners, we can turn the tide on climate change for future generations.”
“EcoCeres shares Hong Kong SAR Government’s vision of achieving carbon neutrality and being a superconnector.
“The Johor SAF plant is a shining example of a Hong Kong company with a global vision putting one of its production facilities in a strategic location in the region.” said Eddie Cheung, JP, permanent secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The establishment of this facility is aligned with Malaysia’s commitment to advancing renewable fuel development and adopting waste-to-fuel approaches to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
“The Malaysian government proudly supports EcoCeres’ pioneering facility, which aligns with our National Energy Transition Roadmap and National Agri-commodity Policy (DAKN) 2030,” said YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Plantation and Commodities Malaysia.
“By fostering innovation in renewable fuels, we are creating high-value jobs, reducing carbon emissions, and strengthening Malaysia’s role as a leader in the green economy. This project exemplifies our commitment to sustainable industrial development.”