OMV Commits to Building One of Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plants
- Europe’s largest: OMV’s 140 MW electrolyzer will be one of the biggest green hydrogen plants on the continent.
- Industrial decarbonization: Expected to cut CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons annually, the plant will support sustainable fuel and chemical production.
- Strategic supply: The hydrogen output will supply OMV’s Schwechat refinery, enhancing energy security and transition readiness.
OMV has committed to building one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen facilities—a 140 MW electrolyzer in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria. The final investment decision, a mid-three-digit million-euro commitment, hinges on a positive outcome from the European and Austrian Hydrogen Bank auction.
Slated to start production by the end of 2027, the facility will generate up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually using renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro power. The hydrogen will primarily supply OMV’s Schwechat refinery, aligning with the company’s broader decarbonization strategy.
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“With this project, we are re-inventing the production of everyday essential fuels and chemical products – a groundbreaking step that demonstrates how industrial innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand,” said Martijn van Koten, OMV Executive Vice President Fuels & Feedstock and Chemicals. “Our planned 140 MW electrolysis plant in Bruck an der Leitha will meet a significant share of the hydrogen demand at the OMV Schwechat refinery, reinforcing our role as a pioneer in industrial transformation.”
OMV estimates the project will reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 150,000 tons per year—equivalent to the carbon footprint of 20,000 people.
The plant will leverage lessons from OMV’s existing 10 MW electrolyzer facility, signaling a scale-up in the company’s green hydrogen ambitions and its commitment to industrial sustainability across Europe.
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