Steam gasification is capable of producing syngas with high hydrogen molar fraction compared to air or oxygen gasification. This paper optimizes steam gasification process of palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) by employing Taguchi method. The ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide in output gas was selected as quality standards. L9 orthogonal array was engaged with four parameters: gasifier temperature, torrefaction temperature, steam flow rate and carrier gas (nitrogen) flow rate. Lower gasification temperature was found to result in the increase of hydrogen concentration in syngas considerably, and it also outweighs other factors. The difference of reaction in gasifier with various gasification temperatures is investigated for validating the results of Taguchi method.