Palm kernel oil refining is a process to remove unwanted and undesirable elements from the crude palm kernel oil. The elements that are removed include the Free Fatty Acids, Phospholipids, Gums,Odour, Color etc. The palm kernel oil refining aims to make the vegetable oil clean and pure and improves the overall quality of the oil.
How is crude palm oil refined in Malaysia?
Trace metals which can give rise to poor storage stability in the refined oil, must also be reduced to acceptable levels. In most instances, crude palm oil in Malaysia is refined through a physical/steam refining process. However, chemical/alkali refining of crude palm oil is also carried out by small number of refineries.
How many palm oil refineries are in Malaysia?
A paid subscription is required for full access. In 2022, there were 52 palm oil refineries in operation in Malaysia. This was an increase from 49 refineries in the previous year. Malaysia is the second-largest crude palm oil producer in the world.
What is tinytech palm kernel oil refinery plant?
Tinytech Palm Kernel Oil Refinery Plant is specially designed and built for processing the Palm Kernel Oil. As you know, palm kernel oil is also referred to as PKO. This oil is obtained from the kernel seeds of the oil palm fruit. The process of extracting the palm kernel oil is through mechanical pressing.
Where are palm oil refineries typically located?
Palm oil refineries are typically located close to ports from which the palm oil can be shipped to other destinations. Wilmar, for instance, owns shipping companies such as Yihai Kerry International Trading Co. Ltd which transport palm oil and other related palm oil products around the world.
Are Malaysia’s palm oil refineries facing intense competition?
The empirical results of this study are evident to verify Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia’s (PORAM) claims that our domestic palm oil refineries are facing intense competition and losing their market share in the global market (Ahmad, 2012).