• What is palm oil refining?
  • Deodorization: The final stage of palm oil refining is deodorization. It involves heating the oil under high temperature and vacuum conditions while passing steam through it. The refined palm oil obtained from this process is now suitable for a wide range of applications, including food, cosmetics, and biofuels.
  • Why did Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung invest in a centrifuge?
  • By investing in an Alfa Laval PANX 800 decanter centrifuge, Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung has increased capacity while also reducing the level of product waste in their production. With improved energy efficiency, they have even achieved lower overall operational costs. Hear their story in this video.
  • How does The Vecs¨¦s oil field contribute to Hungarian oil production?
  • And this latest discovery will add another 1,300 barrels to the daily production of the Vecs¨¦s oil field, so that the two Vecs¨¦s wells together now account for over a quarter of MOL’s Hungarian oil production. The Vecs¨¦s field is a major contribution to compensating for the natural decline in production from our mature fields.”
  • Why did mol drill a new appraisal oil well in Hungary?
  • MOL has drilled a new appraisal oil well in Vecs¨¦s in central Hungary to further explore and increase production from the oil field discovered in 2022. The drilling, which started in January, lasted 41 days and reached a depth of 2,000 meters. The test production of the well, named Vecs¨¦s-1, started on 19 May 2024.
  • What is refined palm oil used for?
  • The refined palm oil obtained from this process is now suitable for a wide range of applications, including food, cosmetics, and biofuels. It boasts improved stability, extended shelf life, enhanced sensory attributes, and compliance with safety requirements.
  • What is chemical refining for plam oil?
  • Chemical refining for plam oil utilizes acid-base neutralization and bleaching to enhance oil quality and stability. Chemical refining can effectively remove acidity and pigments, but it may lead to some loss of nutrients and requires the use of chemical auxiliaries.