Lummus Technology and MOL Group, the leading integrated Central Eastern European oil and gas corporation, have announced the commencement of the design phase for the first Lummus Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling unit.
The first plant, which will be located at MOL Petrochemicals in Tiszaújváro, Hungary, will have a processing capacity of 40,000 tons of mixed waste plastics per annum and will produce circular petrochemical building blocks which MOL will process in their petrochemical facility.
The plant will also feature advanced greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction design elements, including a fully electric pyrolysis reactor which will result in zero direct scope 1 emissions from the unit during normal operation.
“This is another milestone for Lummus and MOL Group, and a significant step towards increasing the circularity of our industry,” said Leon de Bruyn, president and CEO of Lummus Technology. “We are leveraging Lummus’ innovative technology and MOL’s operational excellence to further our joint commitment of providing sustainable solutions that address global plastic waste challenges."
Chemical recycling of plastics is part of MOL’s commitment to collect close to 5 million tonnes of municipal solid waste, which includes the treatment and related investments. MOL has committed to drive circularity and has recently invested in addressing waste plastics recycling in Central Europe.
“The chemical industry will also play an important role in kick-starting the circular economy and accelerating the smart transition. This is why MOL Group has been paying special attention to this area for years, with increasing results. With the construction of a pyrolysis plant with a capacity of 40,000 tons, we are taking a very important step forward in the field of plastics recycling. This collaboration demonstrates our industrial competitiveness and our commitment to a sustainable future,” said Gabriel Szabó, executive vice-president of downstream, MOL Group.
Lummus and MOL begin work on advanced waste recycling plant in Hungary
