Room: Yangtze 2
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code IBO.4
Industrial biomethane production
Integrated Industrial Collaboration for Biomethane Grid Injection in Szarvas, Hungary
Short Introductive summary
This presentation introduces a strategic industrial collaboration aimed at enabling biomethane injection into Hungarian natural gas grid in Szarvas. The project involves key stakeholders including MOL Plc., MVM Égáz-Dégáz Zrt., OPUS TIGÁZ Zrt., and Aufwind Schmack Elso Biogáz Kft., and covers the full value chain from biogas production to grid integration. With a planned injection start in Q4 2026, the initiative addresses technical, regulatory, and operational challenges through innovative solutions such as interconnecting two distribution networks operated by different companies. The project sets a precedent for future biomethane integration efforts in Hungary and beyond.
Presenter
Tünde KÖTELES
MOL Plc, New and Sustainable Businesses Dpt., HUNGARY
Presenter's biography
Oil and gas engineer specializing in gas network development, operation and renewable gas integration. Known for delivering complex biomethane injection projects and contributing to both gas quality and biomethane injection regulations that support cleaner, future?proof gas systems.
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Session reference: IBO.4.3