KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) — Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) or the Group, is championing a more sustainable future for the industry through its pioneering venture into commercial biomethane production. By capturing biogas from palm oil mill effluents (POME) and converting it into biomethane, a renewable natural gas, JPG will reduce its environmental footprint as well as create a new revenue stream for the company over the next five years.
By turning palm oil waste into a renewable, environmentally-friendly revenue source, JPG is able to enhance energy efficiency while establishing itself as a leader in sustainable agricultural practices. This is in line with the Group’s massive transformation purpose, which is to produce sustainable essentials for mankind, with the aim of harmonising economic growth with environmental care and social responsibility.