SafOil supplies POME oil and EFB oil — two advanced, waste-based feedstocks recovered from Malaysian palm milling. Both sit within the Annex IX category under the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which makes them particularly valuable to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel producers who need low-carbon-intensity, double-counting-eligible material.
POME oil (Palm Oil Mill Effluent oil)
POME oil is the residual oil recovered from the effluent generated during palm oil milling. Rather than being lost to wastewater treatment, it is skimmed and collected as a genuine residue stream — which is exactly why it qualifies as an Annex IX advanced feedstock and is eligible for double counting under RED II. For a refiner, that means each tonne can contribute more toward a renewable-energy obligation than a conventional feedstock, improving both the carbon-intensity profile and the economics of the finished fuel.
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Classification | Annex IX advanced feedstock |
| Free Fatty Acid | High FFA — reported per COA |
| RED II treatment | Double-counting eligible |
| Packing | Bulk vessel or ISO tank |
EFB oil (Empty Fruit Bunch oil)
Empty Fruit Bunch oil is a residual oil recovered from the palm biomass left after the fruit is stripped. It is a residue-stream feedstock that supports low-carbon-intensity requirements for advanced biofuel production. Volumes are more specialised and typically quoted on enquiry; we match availability to firm buyer demand rather than carrying speculative stock.
Why Annex IX status matters
The commercial case for POME and EFB oil rests almost entirely on classification. A feedstock that is genuinely waste- or residue-derived, and documented as such, unlocks advanced-feedstock treatment in the EU and comparable programmes elsewhere. That is why chain of custody is not optional here — it is the product. SafOil provides ISCC-aligned documentation and a certificate of analysis per batch, so your sustainability and compliance teams can report the volume without gaps.
Markets and logistics
Demand for POME and EFB oil is strongest among renewable diesel (HVO) and SAF producers in the European Union and North America, where advanced-feedstock incentives are most developed. We ship in bulk vessel parcels or heated ISO tanks depending on volume, FOB Malaysian ports or CIF to your discharge port.
Enquire about POME & EFB oil
Because advanced-feedstock volumes are allocated to firm demand, the best way to secure supply is to share your target volume, spec and destination early. We respond within three working days with pricing, documentation detail and a sample certificate of analysis. Contact the trade desk at sales@safoil.my or request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is POME oil eligible for double counting under RED II?
Yes. POME oil is recovered as a genuine residue from palm-mill effluent and sits within the Annex IX advanced-feedstock category, making it double-counting eligible under RED II for renewable diesel and SAF.
What is the difference between POME oil and EFB oil?
POME oil is recovered from palm oil mill effluent, while EFB oil is a residual oil recovered from empty fruit bunch biomass. Both are residue-derived; POME volumes are more established, while EFB is more specialised and typically quoted on enquiry.
Why does chain of custody matter so much for these feedstocks?
Their value rests almost entirely on advanced-feedstock classification. Without documented chain of custody, a buyer cannot claim the advanced or double-counting treatment — so the paperwork is effectively part of the product.
How are POME and EFB oil shipped?
In bulk vessel parcels or heated ISO tanks depending on volume, FOB Malaysian ports or CIF to your discharge port.