KLK OLEO
KLK OLEO Life Science is the pharmaceutical division of the KLK OLEO. We are specialized in the production of high-quality excipients under the brands "ENHEX" and “Hedjuvan”, including Glycerine, Macrogols (PEG), Polysorbates, MCT, Triacetine and Sorbitan Esters as well as tailormade pharmaceutical surfactants according to specific customer requirements. Our Excipients are playing a crucial role …
Profile
KLK OLEO is the oleochemicals manufacturing division of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), producing palm-based oleochemicals from integrated complexes in Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe, serving 120+ countries. Its product range spans basic oleochemicals (fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols, fatty esters) to specialties/derivatives such as methyl ester sulphonates (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients, supported by R&D for new downstream applications. KLK OLEO’s downstream journey began in 1991; KLK OLEO was “born” from Palm-Oleo in Rawang, and the KLK group was incorporated in Malaysia in 1973. Headquarters: Level 8, Menara KLK, No.1, Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Ownership/stock listing: KLK is listed on Bursa Malaysia Main Market; Batu Kawan Bhd holds 48.1% and EPF 17.1% (as of FY25 reporting referenced in Sept 2026 coverage). Scale where known: 16 operating facilities worldwide and over 4,200 workforce globally; production capacity is described as “three million tonnes worldwide”. Latest 2025–2026 developments and active status: KLK OLEO launched its 4th Reactor Specialty Ester Plant (EP4) and a new Klang, Selangor R&D centre in 2026 (still active); in 2025, KLK unified its European pharmaceutical business as “KLK OLEO Life Science,” and formed a strategic partnership with Sweden’s AAK AB to jointly develop and operate Nura Speciality Oils and Fats Sdn Bhd (new specialty refinery in Johor). Key partners/customers: partnerships are indicated via collaboration projects tied to the R&D centre and via the AAK AB tie-up; “trusted by top FMCGs worldwide” is stated, but specific customer names aren’t provided in the results.
Sources#
- KLK OLEO: Global Oleochemical Producer for 30 Years — 2020-04-14
- Leading Oleochemical Producers | KLK OLEO — 2020-04-14
- KLK launches fourth reactor specialty ester plant, R&D centre — 2026-08-26
- History & Milestones — 2020-04-16
- Prestasi Sawit Malaysia — 2026-09-18
- KLK OLEO Interview - Southeast Asia Chemicals 2023
- Basic Oleochemical Products | KLK OLEO Malaysia — 2021-05-20
- https://www.klkoleo.com/davoslife/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/English_KLK-OLEO-Corporate-Profile-Spread-31-MAY-2019.pdf
- Industry
- Biorefining, Cosmetics, Energy, Food ingredients, Industrial chemistry, Packaging & plastics
- Topics
- Organic acids & bio-based chemicals
- Role
- Research / RTO — “…vatives, collaborating with universities and partner organizations to accelerate development in home and perso…”
Bio-solutions it supplies 1
What they offer
Products: DAVOSLIFE Biocarotene PMC30 MCT; DAVOSLIFE Biocarotene PMC30 SFO; DAVOSLIFE E3 Bio-Enhanced 20; DAVOSLIFE E3 DVL 50
- Products (website)
- DAVOSLIFE Biocarotene PMC30 MCT — 30% palm mixed carotenes, suspension in MCT oil, natural colour additive, provitamin A, antioxidant. · DAVOSLIFE Biocarotene PMC30 SFO — 30% palm mixed carotenes, suspension in sunflower oil, natural colour additive, provitamin A, antioxidant. · DAVOSLIFE E3 Bio-Enhanced 20 — Natural super vitamin E (20%), globally patented with enhanced bioavailability, potent antioxidant, strong anti-inflammatory properties, gene modulator. · DAVOSLIFE E3 DVL 50 — Natural bioactive, super vitamin E (50%), potent antioxidant, strong anti-inflammatory properties not seen with alpha-tocopherol, gene modulator.
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Subsidiaries: Palm-Oleo · Palm-Oleo (Klang) · KL-Kepong Oleomas · KLK Bioenergy · Davos Life Science · Stolthaven (Westport) · KSP Manufacturing · Palmamide · KLK Dumai · KLK Emmerich GmbH · Kolb Distribution · KLK TensaChem
News & status 6
- 2025-10 Latest status: In October 2025, KLK formed a strategic partnership with AAK AB to jointly develop and operate Nura Speciality Oils and Fats Sdn Bhd. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2026-10-02 KLK launches fourth reactor specialty ester plant, R&D centreKLK Oleo has expanded its global oleochemical capabilities by launching its fourth Reactor Specialty Ester Plant (EP4) and an R&D centre in Klang, cementing its role as a leading, innovation-driven player in the downstream palm oil derivatives business. The …
- 2026-10-04 KLK to boost manufacturing in Europe via RM252m buyKLK is expanding its oleochemical footprint in Europe by proposed RM251.5m acquisition of Uniqema GmbH & Co KG in Germany, boosting its production capacity (150,000 tonnes/year) and product range while establishing a Europe-based hub for KLK OleoChemicals.
- 2025-10-24 KLK and AAK forge global joint venture in Pasir Gudang for Specialty Oils and Fats Refinery - Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad | KLK MalaysiaKLK OLEO is highlighted as part of a global joint venture between KLK (Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad) and AAK to establish a Specialty Oils and Fats Refinery in Pasir Gudang, signaling KLK’s strategic expansion and collaboration in specialty fats through …
- 2026-10-04 KLK buying Sime’s German oleochemical assetsKLK is acquiring Emery Oleochemical GmbH’s assets in Germany for €40.5 million to diversify into the tallow-based market and bolster its fatty acid and glycerine operations, completing by Q3 this year.
- 2026-04-17 Malaysia to roll out B15 biodiesel in stages to protect fuel supply chain | The StarKLK OLEO (KLK Kepong Bhd) via its KLKOM facility in Port Klang is being assessed as part of Malaysia’s rollout readiness for biodiesel, with government officials visiting to gauge readiness for biodiesel production.
- 2026-09-24 Davos Life Science & ColorNet: Transforming Brazil’s Skincare Future with the Power of Tocotrienols - KLK OLEOKLK OLEO is presenting itself as a global leader in natural palm-derived Tocotrienols through its Davos Life Science unit, highlighting sustainable sourcing from KLK’s palm plantations and a traceable, reliable supply chain, with a strategic Brazilian …
Network: owners, partners, peers
Ownership & investors 12
| parent | Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad |
| subsidiary | Palm-Oleo |
| subsidiary | KL-Kepong Oleomas |
| subsidiary | KLK Bioenergy |
| subsidiary | Davos Life Science |
| subsidiary | Stolthaven |
| subsidiary | KSP Manufacturing |
| subsidiary | Palmamide |
| subsidiary | KLK Dumai |
| subsidiary | KLK Emmerich GmbH |
| subsidiary | Kolb Distribution |
| subsidiary | KLK TensaChem |
Partners & deals 1
| collaboration | KLK OLEO Life Science …KLK unified its European pharmaceutical business as “KLK OLEO Life Science,” and formed a strategic partnership with Sweden’s AAK AB to jointly develop and operate Nura Speciality Oils and Fats Sdn …… |
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