Graphjet Launches World’s Largest Green Graphite Facility in Malaysia

Revolutionizing Green Graphite Production
Graphjet Technology has officially begun operations at its first commercial-scale green graphite facility located in Subang District, Malaysia. This innovative plant is the world’s first to recycle palm kernel shells—an abundant agricultural byproduct from palm oil production—into battery-grade graphite. By utilizing this process, Graphjet positions itself as a major player in the green graphite sector, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional graphite production methods, which are typically carbon-intensive.

Significant Capacity and Environmental Impact
The facility is capable of recycling up to 9,000 metric tons of palm kernel shells annually, producing 3,000 metric tons of graphite per year. This production capacity is sufficient to supply battery-grade graphite for approximately 40,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually. Graphjet’s technology significantly reduces its carbon footprint, with the company claiming up to 83% lower emissions than conventional graphite production methods. For each kilogram of graphite produced, Graphjet emits just 2.95kg of CO2, a sharp contrast to the 17kg of CO2 emissions from conventional natural and synthetic graphite production in China.

Boosting Local Economy and Job Creation
The facility spans over 91,000 square feet and will provide 200 local jobs in Malaysia. Graphjet’s investment is seen as a major economic boost to the region while supporting the company’s broader sustainability goals. The facility has already received its first shipment of palm kernel shells and has started shipping graphite product samples to customers. The operation is part of Graphjet’s strategy to not only meet growing demand for sustainable graphite but also contribute to the local economy through job creation and innovation.

Technological Leadership and Future Growth
Graphjet’s patented technology directly converts palm kernel shells into graphite, bypassing the need for conventional mining and refining processes, which are more environmentally damaging. This technological leap allows Graphjet to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional graphite while keeping costs lower by up to 80%. Looking forward, Graphjet plans to produce hard carbon at this Malaysian facility, which will be used as feedstock for its upcoming graphite plant in Nevada, USA. CEO Aiden Lee emphasized that the Malaysian facility is a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to become a key supplier of green graphite outside of China, with plans to expand further to meet global demand for EV batteries.