FOR BIODIESEL BUSINESS
Client
A Conglomerate in Malaysia
Products & Services
- Commercial Feasibility Study
- Financial Modelling
Description of Project
Client
A 150-year-old organization, with approximately 130 bases in 67 countries, Itochu is one of the leading Sogo Shosha, engaging in domestic trading, import/export and overseas trading of various products.
“Sogo Shosha” refers to a very large Japanese company that trades internationally in a wide range of goods and services.
Background
As part of their global expansion plan, Itochu was interested in constructing a 120,000Mt biodiesel plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Challenges & Expectations
Due to its lack of understanding on the Malaysia’s market dynamic and industry outlook, Itochu would like to commission a consultancy study to assess the feasibility of this new venture.
Our Role on the Project
Scope of Services
Our scope is to conduct a detail business feasibility study on this new venture to determine the financial viability of the investment.
Solutions / Outcomes Delivered
Our reporting looked at the valuation and a detailed financial model which has various scenarios on pricing of crude palm oil.
Below is a list of our deliverables in this engagement:
- Business model
- Industry overview
- Supply capacity and demand
- Production technology
- Regulatory initiatives and policy
- Production process


