- The plant has a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year.
- The €45 million brownfield plant's foundation work started in June 2020.
- RepCat technology processes various waste fats into biodiesel.
- The state supported the investment with interest subsidies and tax credits.
Inauguration of the Plant
The new Rossi Biofuel plant in Komárom, Hungary, was inaugurated, marking a significant increase in the country's biofuel production. The plant, a joint investment by the MOL Group and Envien Group, introduces a technology capable of achieving over 85% greenhouse gas savings.
Production Capacity and Technology
The advanced biodiesel plant has an annual production capacity of 50,000 tonnes. It is the first in Europe to utilize RepCat technology from BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH, which can process various fatty wastes, including used cooking oils, grease trap materials, animal fats, and residues from vegetable oil production.
Regulatory Compliance and Usage
The plant aims to meet EU regulations on renewable transport fuels. The biodiesel produced will be used as a bio-component in the production of gas oil at MOL's refineries in Százhalombatta and Bratislava.
Investment and Construction
The €45 million brownfield plant's foundation work began in June 2020. Over 15 companies were involved in the construction, employing an average of 80 workers, with peaks of up to 170. The Hungarian government supported the investment with interest subsidies and corporate tax credits, doubling Rossi Biofuel's workforce to over 100 employees.
