Sustainable hydrogen production from palm biomass

As the world transitions toward cleaner energy solutions, sustainable hydrogen production has emerged as a key pillar in achieving carbon neutrality. Malaysia, as one of the largest palm oil producers globally, generates a significant volume of biomass waste such as empty fruit bunches (EFB), palm kernel shells (PKS), fibers, frond, palm trunks, and palm oil mill effluent (POME). This biomass represents a valuable and renewable resource for green hydrogen production. This lecture will explore various thermochemical pathways including catalytic gasification and dry reforming of biogas derived from POME, using palm biomass as feedstock. Emphasis is placed on process efficiency, catalyst development and catalytic performances. The study highlights the potential of integrating waste-to-hydrogen technologies within existing palm oil industries, contributing to circular economy practices and Malaysia’s hydrogen economy roadmap. The findings suggest that palm biomass is not only a low-cost feedstock but also a scalable solution for sustainable hydrogen production in the Southeast Asian context.

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