KT (MAIRE) has secured a significant contract to construct a hydrogen production unit in Pengerang biorefinery located in Johor, Malaysia. The contract, valued at USD 125 million, involves KT-Kinetics Technology undertaking the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of the hydrogen production unit (HPU). The HPU is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028 and will have the capacity to supply up to 38,000 normal metric cubes per hour of hydrogen. The hydrogen produced by the unit will be utilized for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) within the biorefinery. NEXTCHEM Reform™ proprietary technology will be licensed for the project, providing cutting-edge solutions for hydrogen production. The joint venture involving PETRONAS Mobility Lestari Sdn. Bhd., Enilive S.p.A., and Euglena Co., Ltd. has awarded the contract to KT, supported by NEXTCHEM. The new biorefinery within the Pengerang Integrated Complex will process raw materials like used vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste from vegetable oil processing to produce biofuels. MAIRE's adoption of NX Reform™ technology emphasizes circularity, efficiency, and low-carbon hydrogen production to reduce emissions and enhance resource recovery. This initiative reflects MAIRE's commitment to facilitating the transition to low-carbon fuels, especially in collaboration with clients like PETRONAS, and promoting the development of advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facilities. Alessandro Bernini, the CEO of MAIRE, highlighted the company's role in advancing the energy transition and delivering innovative solutions for renewable fuels to build a more sustainable future.