Rainbow Pellet signs supply agreement with ANDRITZ for Steam‑Ex biomass pellet line
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Biomass · Country: Malaysia · Announced: 2026-06-24
Rainbow Pellet signed a supply agreement with ANDRITZ to receive Steam‑Ex pretreatment equipment and automation for its new biomass pellet plant. The Steam‑Ex line will use steam explosion technology to process empty fruit bunches into solid biofuels that can replace coal in industrial boilers. The plant is being built in Malaysia and is the first commercial‑scale installation of this technology. The deal positions Rainbow Pellet to become a regional leader in bioenergy and gives ANDRITZ a foothold in the Southeast Asian biomass market. ANDRITZ will also provide integration and start‑up services, ensuring the line is operational upon commissioning later in 2026.
Analysis
Rainbow Pellet signed a supply agreement with ANDRITZ on June 24, 2026, to receive Steam-Ex pretreatment equipment and automation for its new biomass pellet plant in Malaysia. The plant will use steam explosion technology to process empty fruit bunches into solid biofuels. ANDRITZ will also provide integration and start-up services, ensuring the line is operational upon commissioning later in 2026. The deal involves Rainbow Pellet and ANDRITZ, with the plant being built in Malaysia. The Steam-Ex line is the first commercial-scale installation of this technology.
Key points
- June 24, 2026: supply agreement announced
- Malaysia: location of the biomass pellet plant
- Steam-Ex: technology used for pretreatment equipment and automation
- 2026: expected year of commissioning
- ANDRITZ and Rainbow Pellet: counterparts involved in the deal
Counterparties
- ANDRITZ (Supplier)
- Rainbow Pellet (Buyer)