MOL Group Chemicals doubles maleic anhydride capacity at Százhalombatta
- New maleic anhydride production unit will be built at the Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, Hungary.
- The facility is expected to become operational in the second half of 2027.
- The new unit will double MOL Group Chemicals’ maleic anhydride production capacity.
- Project will improve energy efficiency through refinery integration and leverages over 50 years of MA experience.
Project overview
MOL Group Chemicals is investing in a new maleic anhydride (MA) production unit at its Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, Hungary, as part of a strategy to strengthen European supply security and support customer growth.
Capacity and timeline
The facility will double the company’s MA production capacity and is expected to become operational in the second half of 2027.
Integration and efficiency
The project leverages refinery integration to improve the energy efficiency of operations, aiming to deliver more reliable feedstock and consistent product quality.
Experience and intent
The expansion builds on more than 50 years of MOL’s operational experience in the European MA market. MOL Group Chemicals positions the investment as a step to reinforce its role as a reliable European supplier and create long-term value for customers and the business.
Source: MOL Petrochemicals