OMV Lays Foundation for Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant in Lower Austria

The electrolysis plant, with a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW), will be among the five largest electrolyzers in Europe. From the end of 2027, the plant is planned to produce up to 23,000 tons of hydrogen annually from renewable energy, thereby contributing "significantly" to the reduction of OMV's emissions, as stated in a release.

OMV Electrolysis Plant to be Connected with OMV Refinery in Schwechat

OMV intends to use the green hydrogen, among other things, for the production of gasoline and diesel, replacing hydrogen that was previously obtained from natural gas. The electrolysis plant will be directly connected to the OMV refinery in Schwechat via a 22-kilometer-long pipeline. The company is investing 700 million euros in the project, according to the announcement. The project is supported by the European Hydrogen Bank. A consortium led by the German energy technology company Siemens Energy has been commissioned with the construction of the plant, and the Austrian construction company Strabag is responsible for the construction execution.

(APA/Red)

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