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Malaysia Eco Circular Resource Project (MECRP)

Transforming palm by-products into a high-value global circular industry platform

ARIKO GROUP converts large-scale by-products from the Malaysian palm oil industry into bedding absorbent blocks, organic fertilizer, fermented feed, and biochar through Korean fermentation and pyrolysis technologies for Korea, the Middle East, and ASEAN markets.

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Circular Industry in Action

Explore ARIKO Group's circular-industry sites, from Malaysian palm plantations and livestock farms to biomass sourcing and production facilities.

Partners inspecting a livestock farm in Malaysia
Field CollaborationLivestock site and material application consultation
Oil palm trunks classified for research
OPT ResourcesOil palm trunk sorting and research
EFB palm by-products collected at a palm oil mill
EFB UpcyclingLarge-scale palm biomass sourcing
Biomass material conveyor system
Process EquipmentMaterial conveying and pretreatment
Oil palm replanting by-products at a Malaysian plantation
Circular ResourcesUpcycling OPT replanting by-products
Malaysian oil palm plantation and palm by-products
Palm Industry BaseReliable access to biomass resources
Biomass drying and conversion production equipment
Production ProcessBiomass drying and conversion line
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About Ariko Group

About ARIKO GROUP

ARIKO GROUP is an integrated green business group centered on its Korean headquarters and Malaysian local corporation, RELIANCE REAP SDN. BHD., with renewable-energy development, production, and sales based on palm biomass as its core axis.

Why ARIKO GROUP

Malaysia is the world's second-largest palm oil producer, generating massive palm by-products including approximately 22.4 million tons of EFB and 7.13 million tons of PKS each year. ARIKO GROUP combines these resources with Korean high-speed microbial fermentation and pyrolysis technologies to build a Zero Waste circular industry platform.

Chairman

Park Young-hwan
ARIKO GROUP

Vice Chairman (Malaysia Managing Director)

Kim Jin-pil
ARIKO GROUP (RELIANCE REAP SDN. BHD.)

Malaysia Local Corporation

RELIANCE REAP SDN. BHD.
Industrial zone near a major palm oil industry cluster

Core Business - MECRP

Four Core Products

A Zero Waste internal circular structure turns by-products from each business area into raw materials for the next process, reducing costs and maximizing ESG value.

EFB Moisture Absorbent Block

Livestock Bedding Food Waste Facility

An eco-friendly livestock bedding material made by drying, crushing, sterilizing, and compressing empty fruit bunches (EFB). It is positioned as a direct substitute for sawdust blocks in the Korean market.

  • Uniform quality from a single raw material
  • Excellent moisture absorption and odor adsorption
  • Sterilized and heavy-metal tested

Organic Fertilizer

Agriculture · Fertilizer

Chicken manure, cattle manure, and palm fiber are processed within 14 to 20 days using Korean high-speed microbial fermentation technology, targeting a high-quality product with organic matter content of 65% or higher.

  • High-speed fermentation compared with conventional 3-4 month processes
  • Premium lineup with added biochar
  • Supply to Malaysia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia
  • 100% elimination of harmful bacteria and weed seeds

Premium Fermented Feed

Livestock · Feed

A high-efficiency roughage alternative for ruminants produced through enzyme and microbial fermentation based on oil palm trunk (OPT).

  • 10-14 day processing per batch
  • Ammonia reduction with added zeolite
  • Functional feed for methane reduction

Biochar & Carbon Credit

Energy · Carbon

High-quality biochar with 70-80% carbon content is produced through palm by-product pyrolysis at 400-600°C, with entry into Verra VCS and Gold Standard carbon credit markets.

  • Biochar Carbon Removal Credit(BCRC)
  • 1 ton of biochar = 2.5-2.7 tCO₂e
  • Phase 1 target: 5,000 tons of biochar per month
  • BCRC target: 12,500 tCO₂e per month
  • Syngas waste heat reused within the factory

Zero Waste Internal Circular System

Residual fiber from EFB blocks is used as a carbon source for organic fertilizer, fermentation waste heat is reused for drying, biochar is used as a premium fertilizer additive, and pyrolysis syngas is reused as drying and preheating fuel. By-products from each process become inputs for the next process, enabling zero waste, energy self-reliance, and greater ESG value.

Business Portfolio

Business Portfolio

The platform aims to expand step by step from pilot production to full-scale operation across four product lines.

Phase 1 Processing Target
30,000 tons/year
Pilot production of EFB blocks and organic fertilizer
Phase 2 Processing Target
200,000 tons/year
Full operation of four product lines
Phase 3 Processing Target
500,000 tons/year
Full operation · approx. $85.8M total revenue
Phased Expansion Roadmap
Phase 1 Years 1-2

Foundation Building & Market Stabilization

  • Stabilize EFB block and organic fertilizer processes
  • Long-term supply contracts in Korea and Malaysia
  • Scale monthly production from 1,000 to 3,000 tons
  • Build quality control and logistics systems
Phase 2 Years 2-3

Product Diversification & Export Expansion

  • Operate fermented feed and biochar lines
  • Enter Middle East and ASEAN markets
  • HALAL, EBC, and IBI international certifications
  • Carbon credit project registration
Phase 3 Year 4+

Platform Advancement & Global Hub

  • Build smart factory systems (AI/IoT)
  • Maximize carbon credit trading revenue
  • Position as a leading green platform in Asia
  • Review a second production base

Connect with ARIKO GROUP

For business cooperation, investment, or supply inquiries related to the palm biomass-based eco-circular industry platform, please contact us through the official website or headquarters channel.

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