Graphjet Technology Sdn Bhd, a leading manufacturing company focusing on carbon-based materials that produces artificial graphite from biomass waste residues from the process of palm oil, has started its operations at the first commercial-scale green graphite facility in Subang.

The facility, the world's first commercial-scale plant, has the capacity to recycle up to 9,000 metric tonnes (MT) of palm kernel shells annually, producing up to 3,000MT of graphite per year. This level of production is sufficient to support battery production for approximately 40,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year.

With a footprint exceeding 91,000 sq ft, Graphjet's facility will support a local workforce of 200 jobs, underscoring the company's commitment to job creation and economic growth.

Graphjet has received its first shipment of palm kernel shells and has begun shipping green graphite product samples to its customers.

Additionally, the company plans to produce hard carbon at the facility to provide feedstock for its planned green graphite facility in Nevada.

"With this facility online, Graphjet is now the primary player in green graphite production outside of China, as the company has the largest production capacity ex-China.

"This facility, which is the first graphite facility to commence operations outside of China, demonstrates our ability to leverage our technology at scale, and we are proud to commence commercial operations at the world's largest green graphite facility of its kind," Graphjet co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Aiden Lee said, adding that the facility will provide the company with an ability to generate revenue by financial year 2025, support its valued customers and establish a strong foundation for a successful launch in Nevada.

Lee highlighted that Graphjet's facility utilises the company's patented, sustainable and cost-effective technology to produce green graphite directly from palm kernel shells, allowing the company to reduce its operational carbon footprint by up to 83% and reduces costs by up to 80% compared to traditional processes.