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KLUANG, JOHOR | 15 January 2026 — TH Plantations Berhad, in collaboration with Cenergi SEA Berhad, has successfully commissioned the 1.2-Megawatt (MW) Cenergi Lawiang Biogas Power Plant, marking a significant milestone in the renewable energy partnership between the two companies and advancing sustainable waste-to-energy solutions within the plantation sector.
The project is undertaken by Cenergi Lawiang Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between TH Plantations Berhad (THP), the plantation arm of Lembaga Tabung Haji and Cenergi SEA Berhad (Cenergi), a subsidiary of UEM Lestra Berhad. This project contributes to renewable energy injected into the national grid under the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) program by Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). While the plant achieved its Commercial Operation Date on 26 December 2025, today’s commissioning ceremony formally marks the completion and operational readiness of the facility.
The biogas power plant converts Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) into clean, renewable electricity through methane capture and utilisation. At full capacity, the facility can generate enough green energy to power approximately 1,500 homes annually and reduce up to 20,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year—an environmental impact equivalent to removing more than 4,000 cars from the road.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ir. Kwok Yew Hoe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cenergi SEA Berhad, said the project demonstrates how sustainability can be translated into practical and scalable solutions.
“The Cenergi Lawiang 1.2 MW Biogas Power Plant shows how wastewater from Palm Oil Mill Effluents (POME) can be transformed into long-term value through strong partnerships, following the signing of the project agreement between Cenergi and THP in June 2024. Cenergi continues to develop projects that utilise agricultural wastes into environmentally friendly products such as renewable electricity and BioCNG (Bio Compressed Natural Gas), while producing verified Carbon Credits to support decarbonisation goals. We are proud to collaborate with THP in advancing biogas technology and delivering impactful renewable energy solutions that create both environmental and economic value for Malaysia,” he said.
Meanwhile, Datuk Ahmad Kushairi Din, Chairman of TH Plantations Berhad, said the project aligns with the Group’s sustainability strategy, particularly in strengthening waste management practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
“This biogas facility demonstrates how plantation operations can play an active role in supporting Malaysia’s energy transition, while improving operational efficiency through the adoption of renewable energy technologies,” he said.
The Cenergi Lawiang 1.2 MW Biogas Power Plant is also the first biogas power plant across Tabung Haji’s operations and subsidiaries. The project reflects Tabung Haji’s commitment to responsible stewardship, long-term value creation, and alignment with Malaysia’s sustainability agenda.
By supplying renewable electricity to the national grid under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme, the Cenergi Lawiang Biogas Power Plant contributes to Malaysia’s broader energy transition efforts, in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the country’s aspiration to achieve a low-carbon and Net Zero future by 2050.
The project stands as a strong example of how strategic collaboration between renewable energy developers and plantation operators can support the circular economy and deliver meaningful environmental impact.