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Palm oil downstream and chemicals, from CPO to higher-value products.

We deliver feasibility, process design, and FEED across refining and fractionation, kernel crushing, oleochemicals, biodiesel, and specialty fats, helping clients move up the value chain with bankable, buildable projects.

Refinery & FractionationOleochemicalsBiodieselSpecialty fats
02 What we do

Downstream and chemical engineering, end to end.

Integrated palm-oil processing and oleochemicals, from feasibility through engineering, delivered by engineers with deep operating experience in the sector.

01

Refinery & Fractionation

Feasibility and engineering for CPO refining, bleaching, deodorising, and fractionation into olein and stearin.

02

Kernel Crushing & Oils

Engineering for kernel crushing plants (KCP) and palm-kernel oil processing, with utilities and material handling.

03

Oleochemicals

Feasibility and process design for fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, and downstream derivatives.

04

Biodiesel & Specialty Fats

Process and plant design for biodiesel (FAME) and specialty fats and shortenings from palm feedstock.

05

Bio-aromatics & Derivatives

Feasibility and technology screening for bio-aromatic and higher-value palm-derived chemicals.

06

Integrated Downstream Complexes

Master planning and FS/FEED for integrated downstream complexes, balancing product slate, utilities, and infrastructure.

How we work

From product strategy to investment-ready engineering.

A staged approach that aligns the product slate, technology, and economics before committing capital.

Stage 01

Feasibility & Configuration

  • Product-slate and feedstock strategy.
  • Technology selection and capacity planning.
  • Feasibility study with CAPEX/OPEX and economics.
  • Regulatory and compliance review.
Deliverables

Product Slate & Technology Selection

Feasibility Study (IRR, NPV, payback)

Regulatory Review

Stage 02

Process & FEED

  • Process design and mass and energy balance.
  • Capacity, utility, and infrastructure configuration.
  • Plot plans, layouts, and equipment lists.
  • Cost and schedule definition.
Deliverables

FEED Package (PFD, P&ID, datasheets)

Utilities & Infrastructure Plan

Cost Estimate & Schedule

Stage 03

Engineering & Delivery Support

  • Detailed-engineering interface and review.
  • Procurement and construction support.
  • Commissioning and start-up assistance.
  • Operational and efficiency support.
Deliverables

Detailed Engineering Support

Procurement & Construction Support

Commissioning Assistance

WHY
Why TKL

Palm and oleochemical depth, end to end.

01

Operator-grade insight

Our designs reflect how plants actually run, validated against facilities we have built and operated.

02

Sector specialists

Led by engineers with 35-plus years in palm, oleochemicals, and downstream processing.

03

Full lifecycle, one partner

Feasibility, FEED, and engineering support in-house, removing hand-off risk between phases.

04

Independent & trusted

Chosen by PETT, DSNG, and PPA for objective feasibility, engineering, and review work.

Downstream & chemicals

Moving palm up the value chain, from CPO to specialty products.

Selected credentials

Integrated downstream, delivered.

Refinery & KCP · FS & FEED

Integrated refinery and kernel crushing plant

PT Pagira Energi Turunan Terbarukan (PETT) · 2024

Technical and economic viability of an integrated downstream facility converting CPO and palm kernel into biodiesel, olein, and stearin: process technology, capacity, utilities, and infrastructure, with capital and operating-cost estimation and regulatory review. FS and FEED package forming the basis for the owner's investment decision.

Refinery · Pre-FS

Palm oil downstream refinery

DSNG · 2024

Pre-feasibility for a palm-oil downstream refinery, evaluating configuration, capacity, and economics to support the investment direction.

Oleochemical · Industrial & Business Review

Independent oleochemical review

PPA / CRC · 2020

Independent industrial and business review of an oleochemical operation: plant condition, process and utilities, market position, and operating-efficiency opportunities.

Bio-aromatic · Feasibility

Bio-aromatic plant feasibility

Kaltim Parna Industri · 2021

Feasibility study for a bio-aromatic plant, evaluating technology, configuration, and economics for higher-value chemical production.

Engagement details are presented at a level consistent with our confidentiality obligations. A fuller credential statement is available on request.

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