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SATREPS-POME Project Holds Final Integrated Pilot System Design Workshop
SATREPS-POME Project Holds Final Integrated Pilot System Design Workshop
JOHOR BAHRU, 17–18 September 2026 – The SATREPS-POME Project successfully organised the Final Integrated Pilot System Design Workshop at Hyatt Place Hotel, Johor Bahru. The two-day workshop brought together researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Nagoya University alongside representatives from industry and relevant organisations.
The workshop aimed to integrate four pilot systems developed under the project into a single integrated system for palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment. The four systems focus on biogas generation, microbial fuel cells, water reclamation and nutrient recovery, supporting sustainable energy production and resource recovery through material innovation.
The programme featured technical presentations on pilot system designs, including the proposed biogas generation and utilisation system. Participants shared their research progress, reviewed design proposals and discussed the technical requirements needed to connect the four systems for integrated operation.
Discussions also focused on process flow, system interfaces, safety measures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance requirements and operational monitoring. These discussions aimed to ensure that each pilot system could function effectively while managing the flow of materials and by-products between treatment stages.
The workshop further addressed the proposed installation of the integrated pilot system at Alaf Palm Oil Mill in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Researchers and industry representatives exchanged views on site integration, implementation requirements and the next steps towards pilot system construction, installation and commissioning.
The workshop marked an important milestone in strengthening Malaysian-Japanese research collaboration under the SATREPS-POME Project. Through continued cooperation between the participating universities and industry partners, the project aims to advance an integrated POME treatment solution that promotes sustainable energy generation and resource recovery in the palm oil industry.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman presents the opening slides of the SATREPS-POME Final Integrated Pilot System Design Workshop, outlining the project’s objectives and the integration of four pilot systems for sustainable POME treatment, energy production and resource recovery.
Aisyah from RAF Technologies Sdn. Bhd. presents the design basis of the proposed biogas pilot system, highlighting key design parameters, reactor specifications and estimated biogas production for POME treatment during the SATREPS-POME Final Integrated Pilot System Design Workshop.
Researchers and project collaborators participate in technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions to coordinate the development of the integrated POME treatment pilot system.
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