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Hungarian energy company MOL Group (MOL) plans to upgrade its Szarvas biogas plant to produce seven million cubic metres of biomethane annually for injection into Hungary’s natural gas grid.
MOL acquired the Szarvas biogas site in 2023 from German renewable energy specialist BayWa AG. Once complete, the upgrade will make the plant Hungary’s third operational biomethane facility and mark MOL’s first investment in biomethane production.
The plant processes around 111,000 tonnes of organic waste feedstock annually, including meat industry waste, agricultural residues, and manure. It currently produces nearly 24GWh of electricity annually through cogeneration, with a peak generating capacity of approximately 4MW.
Adam Horvath, New and Sustainable Businesses Vice-President at MOL Group, said, “In order to unlock the potential of biomethane at a national level, an effective support system, clear and supportive regulation, and cooperation between the agricultural and energy sectors will be necessary as well.”
Biomethane production is a promising renewable energy source for central and eastern Europe due to the large agricultural sector, existing gas network, and industrial demand.
In October 2025, the Hungarian Ministry of Energy opened applications for biomethane and biogas funding totalling HUF 40 billion (€100m), as part of theJedlik Anyos Energy Programme.
Around half of the funding has been allocated to small-scale biomethane projects and upgrades to existing biogas facilities.
Thewider Jedlik Anyos Energy Programme, worth a total of HUF 96bn ($315m), is more widely focused on increasing renewable energy sources for heating production and improving the efficiency of district heating services.
