MOL Group has inaugurated its first biomethane plant in Szarvas. As a result of the investment of more than HUF 2.7 billion, the facility can now produce biomethane from biogas of a purity suitable for injection into the national natural gas network. This way, more than 7 million cubic metres of natural gas will be replaced with renewable energy annually. The investment marks an important milestone in MOL Group’s long-term SHAPE TOMORROW strategy by further expanding the company’s green energy portfolio, strengthening energy security, and contributing to the sustainable energy supply of the region. 

Locally produced energy is no longer simply an advantage, but a strategic factor. In Central and Eastern Europe, biomethane is considered a promising solution because it can build on a strong agricultural base, an existing gas network and real industrial demand. 

Biogas is a renewable energy source generated through the decomposition of organic materials such as plant residues, manure, and food waste. It mainly consists of methane, along with carbon dioxide and other compounds. The new unit purifies biogas by removing these CO2 and other components, producing high-purity, high-energy-content biomethane.