MSM is committed to operate responsibly as stewards of our planet’s natural resources.
This is conducted by operating with due consideration to sustainable use of natural resources and prevention of pollution while complying with all applicable legal and other requirements. We firmly believe in caring for the environment as it will nourish the planet and future generations.
While always on the lookout for innovation and progress, environmental protection is one of the important criteria when selecting new technologies and equipment.
MSM’s steam consumption rate is among the lowest in the industry. This is attributed to the use of energy-saving process equipment such as a Mechanical Vapour Re-compressor (MVR) evaporator and Vertical Crystallization Tower (VKT).
Additionally, MSM also generates about half of its own electrical power requirement using back pressure turbines, with the exhaust steam being channelled to the process for heating. This concept decreases the amount of heat and carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
In terms of environmental impact, MSM is a fore-runner in having implemented a waste treatment system for effluent discharge generated from the Ion Exchange Resin (IER) towers based on Nano-filtration technology. The system filters and releases clean water to the river.
When natural gas was made available locally, MSM was one of the first local companies to convert using natural gas fuel. Overall, the conversion has drastically decrease the usage of fuel, electricity, water and basic consumable materials which translates to reduced waste and pollution.
Through good refinery management and proper maintenance of machinery and equipment in the plant, MSM is able to sustain its position as an environment-friendly sugar producer.