Mol Group has completed its first ISCC Plus-certified production run using circular feedstock
Mol Group has reached a milestone in its Shape Tomorrow strategy by completing its first ISCC Plus-certified production run using circular feedstock at its Mol Petrochemicals site in Tiszaújváros, Hungary
The pilot test showcased Mol's ability to convert circular feedstock, in particular, post-consumer plastic waste-based feedstock, into polyethene and polypropylene.
Péter Császár, senior vice president, Mol Group Chemicals, said, “This successful test shows that Mol Group can now process circular feedstocks according to ISCC Plus certified process, turning plastic waste into new, high-value products. It is a significant step towards sustainable petrochemicals and strengthens our position as a leading circular economy player in Central and Eastern Europe.”
Throughout the pilot, circular feedstock based on post-consumer waste was introduced to Mol's steam cracker, enabling the production of circular-based monomers and then converts them into polymers.
The mass balance approach was applied during the process to track and account for circular material when processed together with traditional inputs, ensuring the balance of the total process flows.
The achievement follows the ISCC Plus certification, which Mol Petrochemicals in Tiszaújváros and Slovnaft in Bratislava achieved in 2024 for their steam cracker and polymerisation units.
The company aims to continue its transformation towards circular chemicals, utilising up to 1.5 million tonnes of feedstock for the energy industry by 2030.
