Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) Specifications
We are supplying our customer with High Quality and Green Gold Label (GGL) Certified Palm Kernel Shell to comply Japan FIT market as well as Indonesia Domestic Customers. By operating stockpiles in several locations, we are confident that we can provide the best sustainable supply services and choices to our customers in Indonesia and overseas. Followings are our typical quality specifications to comply to customers requirements.
Item
Unit (Basis)
Specifications
Remarks
Total Moisture
% (ARB)
< 20
< 25% for Domestic
Gross Calorific Values
Kcal/kg (ARB)
> 4,000
–
Net Calorific Value
Kcal/kg (ARB)
> 3,600
–
Ash Content
% (ADB)
< 3%
–
Potassium (K) + Sodium (Na)
ppm (ADB)
< 2,400
–
Foreign Material
% (ARB)
< 0.5%
< 1% for Unscreened
Note:
Some domestic customers mentioned different specifications level.
Palm Kernel Shell type in Tanjung Buton and Pulau Baai mostly dominated by Dura type, while in Tanjung Batu Dura (50%) and Tenera (50%) types are mixed.