Palm Oil processing in Côte d’Ivoire is done by 16 large Oil mills and several small and medium-sized Oil mills. These processing facilities can process 800 tons of FFB per hour. Additionally, artisanal processors play a significant role in producing Oil and soap for local communities.
How much palm oil can a mill produce per hour?
Each mill has the capacity to produce 45 tonnes of palm oil per hour. The total milling capacity for producing both crude palm oil (CPO) and crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) is at the rate of 135 tonnes and 10 tonnes per hour respectively, in strict compliance with RSPO Principles and Criteria.
How is palm oil extracted?
After steaming, the palm fruitlets are crushed in a pressing machine to obtain crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel. Waste and water is then cleared and separated from the CPO by means of a centrifuge. The cleared CPO emerging from the centrifuge is then sent for refining while the palm kernel nut is sent for crushing.
How does the Barema palm oil mill work?
In contrast, the Barema palm oil mill operates using a hydraulic tilting steriliser system, as well as utilising methane gas that is captured and converted into renewable energy to generate electricity for the mill.