OMV starts green hydrogen revolution in Bruck an der Leitha!

OMV starts green hydrogen revolution in Bruck an der Leitha!

Bruck an der Leitha, Österreich - OMV, the renowned Austrian oil, gas and chemical group, has announced major investments in the future of hydrogen technology. In a press release, the company announced that it is planning to build a hydrogen electrolysis system in Bruck an der Leitha. This system is said to be equipped with a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW) and produce up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen every year. This makes them one of the greatest of its kind in Europe. The investment amount is estimated on a "medium three -digit million amount", depending on the positive funding commitment of the European and the Austrian hydrogen bank. Production is scheduled to start by the end of 2027 and illustrates Omv's commitment to sustainable energies - a step towards a more environmentally friendly future.

Martijn van Koten, board member for Fuels & Feedstock, emphasized that the use of green hydrogen can make industry sustainable and future -proof. This is in line with OMV's corporate purpose to reinvent the basics for a sustainable life and to complete the transition to an integrated provider of sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy. OMV strives to reach net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. In 2024, the company generated sales of 34 billion euros and employs around 23,600 people: inside worldwide. The company's shares are traded on the Viennese stock exchange and in the USA.

competition in hydrogen production

Electrotechnical development in hydrogen production is a dynamic field. At the end of 2024, OMV had already put a hydrogen electrolyser into operation with a capacity of 10 MW, the annual production of which is up to 1,500 tons of green hydrogen. This system is considered the largest of its kind in Austria. In addition, the energy group is planning to operate an electrolyser with initially 60 MW, which is later to be expanded to 300 MW, in cooperation with Burgenland Energie. These developments show that competition in the hydrogen industry is intense and new technologies are quickly driven to cover the demand for green hydrogen.

Hydrogen technology plays a central role in a circular value creation system, which promotes the principles of the circular economy. This economy aims to minimize resource consumption, waste production, emissions and waste of energy. The transition from linear to circular systems is crucial to ensure the sustainable use of raw materials. According to the Fraunhofer Society, this change is supported by various measures such as durability, reuse and recycling. Thus, the importance of hydrogen technologies is becoming increasingly clear not only in the energy sector, but also in relation to the promotion of the circular economy.