Nextgreen Global Berhad was recognized in the National Biomass Action Plan 2023-2030 by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities for Setting Up the Biomass Hub in Malaysia

Nextgreen Global Berhad’s innovative business model of the Oil Palm Biomass Collection and Processing Centre (CPC) has been highlighted as a pioneering example for Setting Up the Biomass Hub in Malaysia, in Chapter 7 of the National Biomass Action Plan 2030. The CPC business model is the first of its kind, not only in Malaysia but globally, especially in the context of oil palm biomass commercialization. Nextgreen aims to establish 20 CPCs throughout Malaysia, with the primary goal of aggregating oil palm biomass, particularly empty fruit bunches (EFB). These CPCs will serve as one-stop centres for collecting palm oil waste, with the processed EFBs being converted into pulp and paper products.

 

Nextgreen Global Berhad was honoured with the Biomass Industry Innovation Award 2023 by the Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)

Nextgreen Global Berhad was honoured with the Biomass Industry Innovation Award by the Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC) during the prestigious gala dinner of the National Biomass Conference at The Everly Putrajaya on 7th December 2023. Nextgreen’s exceptional achievements in the oil palm biomass industry, particularly in converting the biomass into commoditised high value products were acknowledged. Moving forward, Nextgreen’s commitment to pioneering biomass innovative solutions remains steadfast, with a focus on the flagship industrial park, the Green Technology Park in Pekan, Pahang.

Nextgreen Crowning Package Pulp Molding Sdn Bhd (NGCP) commenced trial production of the food grade empty fruit bunch pulp moulding

Nextgreen’s associate company, Nextgreen Crowning Package Pulp Molding Sdn. Bhd. (NGCP) has completed the construction of its factory for the manufacturing of pulp moulding from empty fruit bunch. With this, NGCP commenced trial production of the food grade empty fruit bunch pulp moulding today, whereby the manufacturing process is carried out in a clean room. NGCP is a joint venture company incorporated in July 2020 between NGGB and Crown Package Co. Ltd. (Crown) from Japan with the purpose of manufacturing and selling pulp moulding made from empty fruit bunch, and selling packaging materials to Japan.

MyHIJAU Certification of EFB Paper (NeuWhite®)

Our EFB Paper products (NeuWhite®) was certified with MyHIJAU Green Label Certification (ISO 14024 Type I ECO-Labels) by Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC).

SIRIM Eco Label Certification of EFB Paper (NeuWhite®)

Our EFB Paper products (NeuWhite®) was certified with SIRIM Eco Label Certification (SIRIM ECO 071 : 2018) by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

Ground-breaking ceremony of Oil Palm Biomass Collection and Processing Centre at Gua Musang, Kelantan

Nextgreen Global Berhad has become one of the key investors in PLANMalaysia@Kelantan initiative, contributing to the realisation of the Special Area Plan Development Project (RKK) in Bandar Dato’ Bentara Gua Musang, Kelantan.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of the RKK, Bandar Dato’ Bentara Gua Musang was completed by YAB Dato’ Bentara Kanan Ustaz Dato’ Haji Ahmad bin Yakob, Chief Minister of Kelantan. In conjunction with the event, a shareholding agreement exchange ceremony for the Oil Palm Biomass Collection and Processing Centre (CPC) was witnessed by YB Dato’ Haji Mohd Amar Bin Abdullah, the Deputy Chief Minister of Kelantan, YB Dato’ Kaya Setia Dato’ Haji Nazran Bin Muhammad, the Kelantan state secretary, and YAB Tuan Haji Abdul Rashid Bin Mohd Yusoff, CEO of Menteri Besar Kelantan Corporation.

We are proud to work with PMBK to promote sustainable development including the development of the industries sector within the RKK, with a particular focus on Mahalla 3. Our development plans include the establishment of the CPC, Pulp Mill, Animal Feed, and Organic Fertilizer plant. These developments in the industrial area of Bandar Dato’ Bentara will help contribute to Kelantan’s environmental and socioeconomic sustainability in the long term and Nextgreen’s corporate commitment towards environmental responsibility.

Shareholders Agreement Between Nextgreen Biomass with GTMA, KOOP SAHABAT, and KOSETIA

Nextgreen’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Nextgreen Biomass Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement with Greentech Malaysia Alliances Sdn Bhd (GTMA), Koperasi Sahabat Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (KOOP SAHABAT) Berhad, and Koperasi Perkhidmatan Setia Berhad (KOSETIA). The purpose of this agreement is to establish a joint venture in a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company called GTC Biomass Berhad. The joint venture aims to construct, develop, and commission 20 Oil Palm Waste Collection and Processing Centres throughout Malaysia.

Nextgreen Global Berhad received Gold Award and Outstanding Innovation Award 2023 by Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2023)

Nextgreen Global Berhad successfully participated in the local technology innovation competition at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2023). Competing in two categories, we proudly secured 3 Gold medals and 1 Outstanding Innovation Award. In the Manufacturing Process and Advanced Materials category, we won the Gold and Outstanding Innovation awards for our Sustainable Food Packaging made from oil palm empty fruit bunches’ cellulosic fibre. This innovative packaging solution was developed using a hybrid chemical-mechanical-thermal process.

Additionally, our patented technology, the Preconditioning Refiner Chemical-Recycle Bleached Mechanised Pulp (PRC-RBMP), earned us the second Gold award in the oil palm fibre-pulp production category.

Furthermore, we were honored with the third Gold award for establishing the Green Technology Park. This recognition highlights our intensive research efforts in environmental protection, energy conservation, water management, wastewater treatment, sanitation, and green technology. These achievements inspire Nextgreen to continue advancing our research to remain competitive and aligned with the forefront of sustainability and industrial advancements.