- MOL completed its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run using circular feedstock in Tiszaújváros.
- The process converts post-consumer plastic waste into polyethylene and polypropylene.
- MOL aims to use up to 1.5 million tonnes of feedstock for the energy industry by 2030.
- The mass balance approach was applied to track circular material in the production process.
Introduction
MOL Group has completed its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run using circular feedstock at its Tiszaújváros site in Hungary. This marks a significant step in its SHAPE TOMORROW Strategy.
Process and Certification
The pilot test involved converting post-consumer plastic waste into high-quality polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The process was conducted using a mass balance approach, which tracks and accounts for circular material processed alongside traditional inputs.
Strategic Goals
MOL aims to integrate circular economy principles into its production processes and plans to utilize up to 1.5 million tonnes of feedstock for the energy industry by 2030. This effort is supported by its ISCC PLUS certification, achieved in 2024 for its steam cracker and polymerization units in Tiszaújváros and Bratislava.
Future Developments
MOL Group will continue testing additional circular feedstocks and developing new processes to expand the role of waste as a raw material for plastics production. The company is also focusing on maximizing synergies with waste management as part of its broader strategy.
