Oleochemical & Biodiesel

Transforming Natural Oils into High-Value, Sustainable Products

The oleochemical and biodiesel industries are at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, turning natural oils and by-products into essential chemical ingredients and renewable fuels. With increasing pressure to optimize yields, reduce emissions, and meet global standards like MSPO, ISCC, and EU RED II, producers must digitize operations and modernize legacy systems.

At Pro Cahaya Industries, we provide end-to-end automation, control, and digital solutions to help oleochemical and biodiesel plants boost productivity, improve traceability, and ensure consistent quality across every stage — from feedstock pre-treatment to final product polishing.

Common Industry Challenges

Complex multi-stage processes with varying reaction conditions

Maintaining product purity across fatty acid and methyl ester production

High energy and steam consumption during distillation and drying

Safety risks in flammable and high-pressure zones (e.g., methanol handling)

Manual operations leading to losses, downtime, and non-compliance

Meeting sustainability certifications and carbon reduction targets

    Oleochemical Process Automation

    We support automation for key oleochemical plant operations:

    Core Units

    • Pre-Treatment Systems – Dosing, degumming, and filtration skid control
    • Fatty Acids Production – Vacuum-controlled hydrolysis and distillation towers
    • Fatty Alcohols Production – High-pressure hydrogenation units with temperature/pressure control

    Digital Integration

    • Smart SCADA interfaces for production visibility
    • Recipe and batch control for product grade consistency
    • Utility integration for steam, nitrogen, and cooling systems

    Biodiesel Plant Optimization

    Biodiesel production requires precision across multiple chemical and separation stages. We deliver integrated control systems for:

    Critical Processing Units:

    • Oil Drying – Pre-treatment and moisture removal
    • Transesterification – Catalyst dosing and reaction monitoring
    • Glycerine Separation – Skid automation and flow balancing
    • Methyl Ester Washing & Drying – Water optimization and energy recovery
    • Glycerine Purification & Concentration – Distillation and quality control
    • Methanol Recovery & Rectification – Explosion-proof automation with recovery efficiency
    • Esterification & Polishing – Final grade adjustment with pH and temperature control

    Specialized Features

    • SIL-rated safety systems for methanol and hydrogen processes
    • Real-time analytical data logging and product tracking
    • Cloud-ready dashboards and remote plant monitoring

    • What We Offer
    • Siemens-certified PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions
    • Skid-based automation for pre-treatment, purification, and separation
    • Batch & recipe control systems with traceability
    • Utility system integration (boilers, cooling towers, nitrogen, etc.)
    • Remote operation & predictive analytics dashboards
    • End-to-end modernization — from panel design to commissioning
    • What You’ll Gain
    • Improved yield and product consistency
    • Safer operations with explosion-proof and SIL-compliant systems
    • Full traceability for ISCC, MPOB, and MSPO audits
    • Lower energy costs with optimized heating and steam systems
    • Greater visibility with real-time, remote monitoring
    • Better control over by-product management and waste reduction

    Build a Smarter, Greener Future — Start Today

    Whether you're producing fatty acids or exporting methyl esters, Pro Cahaya Industries helps you automate, optimize, and transform your oleochemical and biodiesel operations. With proven experience and certified engineering, we’re ready to fuel your sustainability goals — from feedstock to final product.

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