- 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 the company's SHAPE TOMORROW strategy.
Process and Technology
The pilot test demonstrated MOL's capability to convert post-consumer plastic waste into high-quality polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The process involved introducing circular feedstock into MOL's steam cracker, producing circular-based monomers and converting them into polymers.
Mass Balance Approach
The mass balance approach was applied to track and account for circular material processed alongside traditional inputs, ensuring balance in the total process flows.
Future Plans
MOL aims to utilize up to 1.5 million tonnes of feedstock for the energy industry by 2030. The company will continue testing additional circular feedstocks and developing new processes to expand the role of waste as a raw material for plastics production.
