PETALING JAYA: Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd is investing RM45mil in six integrated activated carbon production chains in Klang, Selangor, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lumeria Power Sdn Bhd.
In a statement, the biomass fuel products manufacturer said the investment represents a significant extension of the group’s existing palm kernel shell (PKS) business.
It said the investment will enable Elridge Energy to move beyond supplying PKS primarily as biomass fuel and convert the same feedstock into activated carbon, a higher value-added product serving water treatment, air and gas purification, industrial filtration and other industrial applications.
“Upon completion of both phases in the second half of financial year 2027 (FY27), the Klang facility is expected to have a total designed production capacity of 21,600 tonnes of activated carbon per annum.
“The six production chains will be installed in two phases. The first phase, comprising three production chains with a combined designed capacity of 10,800 tonnes per annum, is expected to commence commercial production in the first half of FY27.
“The remaining three production chains are expected to commence commercial production in the second half of FY27, bringing the plant’s total designed capacity to 21,600 tonnes per annum.”
