The growing demand for sustainable energy has intensified research into the production of biofuels from renewable resources such as vegetable oils. Hydrocracking is a promising catalytic process for converting triglyceride-based oils into high-quality hydrocarbon fuels. This article explores the development and application of a bifunctional catalyst composed of nickel (Ni) supported on alumina (Al₂O₃) and bentonite clay for the hydrocracking of palm oil into biofuel. The focus is on catalyst synthesis, characterization, process optimization, and the performance of the catalyst in converting palm oil into hydrocarbon fractions comparable to conventional diesel.