The palm kernel shell or the palm shell, is the hard part found in the oil palm fruit which used to protect the contents or kernel of the palm fruit. Palm kernel shells are the remaining shell fragments after the palm kernels are removed and crushed.

Palm shell is a fibrous material and easy to handle. It is a good quality fuel with uniform size, easy crushing and fast combustion process due to low humidity level.

Palm shell charcoal  also have advantages in the burning process. They have a long duration of burn when used. So, It is not surprising that briquettes made from palm shells are an excellent alternative and a recommendation to be used as daily fuel.