About us
Information about PREOL, a.s.
PREOL
PREOL, a.s. was founded on January 23, 2003, and is the largest Czech processor of rapeseed and producing a wide range of products from this traditional domestic raw material.
Our mission is:
- Operate an integrated rapeseed processing plant in Lovosice
- Trade an integrated rapeseed processing plant in Lovosice
- Collaborate in the promotion and development of biofuels in the Czech Republic and the EU (as a member of SVB, EBB, and ČTPB)
- Cooperate on projects within the AGROFERT Group, focusing on the development of raw materials for livestock feed production
About the plant
The entire facility is located within the industrial chemical complex in Lovosice and operates using state-of-the-art technology supplied by the Belgian–Italian company DeSmet Ballestra. Each year, the modern plant processes 460,000 tons of rapeseed, producing rapeseed oil methyl ester (biofuel), extracted and extruded rapeseed meal (feed material), pharmaceutical-grade glycerine, rapeseed oil for further edible oil production, and, since 2023, edible rapeseed oil. On January 1, 2023, PREOL merged with its subsidiary PREOL FOOD, a.s., which operated an edible oil refinery, and PREOL, a.s. became the successor company.
PREOL, a.s. also participates in the promotion and development of biofuels in the Czech Republic and the European Union through the European Biodiesel Board, an association of biodiesel producers.
Production
The integrated production unit for processing rapeseed and producing rapeseed oil methyl ester is divided into four sections.
4 parts of production:
- production of vegetable oil and rapeseed meal
- oleochemical production of rapeseed oil methyl ester and glycerin
- production of edible rapeseed oil
- production of BIOCHAR (plant-based charcoal)
4 parts of production
We produce rapeseed oil, rapeseed oil methyl ester (RME), and glycerin.
Rapeseed meal
We offer raw materials for the feed industry, including extracted and extruded rapeseed meal (By+).
The company also produces edible rapeseed oil and distilled glycerin.
Biochar
Biochar (natural charcoal) is a natural, porous carbon-rich material that supports environmental sustainability.
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