PETALING JAYA: PETRONAS’ subsidiary PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB) and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corp (SEDC), have signed an agreement to develop technology for microalgae oil production.
Under the agreement, PRSB and SEDC Energy will jointly develop algae production technology which includes cultivation, harvesting and extraction of crude algae oil that will later be refined to produce sustainable aviation fuel, a statement from PETRONAS said yesterday.
It said both parties will also deep dive into the commercial production requirements for crude algae oil. — Bernama
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