en.Wedoany.com Reported - MOL Group has expanded its Szarvas biogas plant in Hungary with a biomethane unit, enabling the facility to produce biomethane of sufficient purity for injection into the national natural gas grid. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with an annual output exceeding 7 million cubic meters, capable of replacing the annual gas consumption of approximately 8,500 average households. This is MOL Group's first biomethane plant and the third such facility in Hungary.
The new unit produces high-purity, high-energy biomethane by removing impurities such as carbon dioxide from the biogas. Compared to fossil natural gas, biomethane not only serves as an alternative energy source but also holds higher added value due to the accompanying green certificates (ISCC). This investment aligns with MOL Group's long-term "SHAPE TOMORROW 2030+" strategy and will further expand its green energy portfolio. Ádám Horváth, Vice President of New and Sustainable Businesses at MOL Group, stated that this provides an effective response to the trilemma of energy security, affordability, and sustainability, while also noting that unlocking the potential of biomethane requires an effective support system, clear regulations, and collaboration between the agricultural and energy sectors.
MOL Group acquired the plant in 2023. Currently, the biogas is used in gas engines to produce nearly 24 GWh of green electricity and heat annually, with a peak electrical output of approximately 4 MW. The plant processes over 40,000 tons of waste from regional meat production, 53,000 tons of residual waste (such as slurry) from neighboring livestock farms, and 18,000 tons of agricultural substrates each year, producing nearly 12 million cubic meters of biogas annually. MOL plans to further strengthen cooperation with the agricultural sector to ensure a stable supply of feedstock and will apply the operational experience gained to future acquisitions and greenfield investment evaluations.
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