• What is the integrated oil palm project?
  • This integrated Oil Palm project will include a cutting-edge oil palm factory (Palm Oil Processing and Refinery), a zero-discharge effluent plant, a palm waste-based power plant, and additional structures and go-downs for support purposes.
  • Who is oil palm India Limited?
  • Established in 1977, Oil Palm India Limited is a Kerala-based joint venture between the Indian and Kerala governments, specializing in oil palm cultivation and processing. They manage oil palm estates, operate a processing mill to produce Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Palm Kernel Oil (PKO), and even generate byproducts like palm kernel cake.
  • What is India’s first integrated oil palm processing unit?
  • India’s inaugural integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit, spearheaded by 3F Oil Palm, has commenced commercial operations, marking a significant stride in the nation’s quest for self-sufficiency in edible oils.
  • Why did Indian refiners cancel palm oil deliveries?
  • Indian refiners have cancelled 1,00,000 metric tons of palm oil purchases for delivery between October and December. This move follows New Delhi’s decision to raise import duties due to a surge in overseas prices. The cancellations may impact Malaysian palm oil prices and shift demand towards soyoil.
  • How much does crude palm oil cost in India?
  • Crude palm oil (CPO) is currently being offered at about $1,080 a ton, including cost, insurance and freight (CIF), in India for October delivery, compared to around $980 to $1,000 a month ago, giving profit margin of $80 to $100 to buyers.
  • What is the Physical refining process of palm oil?
  • The physical refining process contains mainly 3 steps. The palm oil will be pretreated with phosphoric acid to react with phosphatides and other undesirable component of 85-90% concentration with 0.05% to 0.2% of phosphoric acid based on the quality of the oil pre heated to 85-90°C and with residence time of 15 to 20 minutes.