26 Feb 2026
Completion strengthens technical foundation for next development stage
Phase 1 at Green COP’s Kluang facility, now concluded, provided a testbed for optimising and validating key process technologies.
SINGAPORE, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 — Green COP, a technology enabler converting agricultural waste into biobutanol, has successfully completed Phase 1 of its pre-commercial collaboration with IOI at the Kluang facility, achieving its initial objectives of process optimisation and technical validation.
Phase 1 marked an important milestone in Green COP’s scale-up journey. The collaboration provided a real-world pre-commercial testbed for the company’s pretreatment and fermentation technologies, enabling optimisation of critical process parameters and verification of system robustness beyond laboratory conditions. With these objectives achieved, operations at the Kluang facility have now concluded, representing the successful completion of this stage and advancing Green COP toward its next phase of development and commercial readiness.
The completion of Phase 1 strengthens Green COP’s technical track record and supports its broader growth roadmap, positioning the company for expanded pilot deployments and future commercial partnerships. The collaboration with IOI has established a strong technical foundation, and both parties will continue discussions on potential next steps as Green COP progresses its scale-up plans.
In line with its development strategy, Green COP is consolidating R&D activities at its new advanced facility in Singapore. The upgraded infrastructure offers integrated process capabilities and expanded technical resources to accelerate optimisation and commercial deployment readiness.
Dr. Hanson Lee, CEO of Green COP, said, “Phase 1 allowed us to validate and optimise our process in a real-world pre-commercial environment, confirming the robustness and scalability of our technology. Centralising R&D at our Singapore facility enables us to accelerate development and further advance our technology in a more sophisticated and integrated environment.”
Green COP also highlighted its engagement with Breakthrough Energy Fellows, whose global network and expertise in supporting the scaling of climate technologies provide strong ecosystem alignment as the company progresses its technology development and prepares for future commercial deployment.
Mr. Ryan Lee, Deputy General Manager, Group Operations of IOI, said, “The collaboration delivered valuable insights into converting agricultural residues into higher-value applications, supporting IOI’s broader efforts in sustainable resource utilisation and circular practices across the agri-value chain.”
Green COP expressed appreciation for IOI’s collaboration in achieving this Phase 1 milestone, which has laid a strong technical foundation for the company’s continued scale-up and future commercial deployment.
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About Green COP Pte. Ltd.
Green COP is a Singapore-based start-up dedicated to elevating sustainability within the renewable energy sector. Leveraging on patented deep-tech technologies, Green COP specialises in enabling the production of sustainable biofuel (bio-butanol) derived from plant-based waste (agricultural waste) and fostering a circular economy.
Immediate applications of bio-butanol include, as a fuel for the shipping industry, conversion into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), as an industrial solvent or chemical feedstock too, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable future and our net zero ambitions.
About IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI)
IOI is a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player with a commitment to reach net zero by 2040. Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, IOI’s palm oil business consists of upstream plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia while its downstream resource-based manufacturing business includes refining of palm oil, manufacturing of oleochemical and specialty oils and fats as well as developing sustainable palm wood panels from oil palm trunks.
Media Contact:Green COP Pte. Ltd.
Ms. Sng Yee Ching
Chief of Staff
Email: yeeching@greencop.sg