- OMV starts gas extraction at the Wittau field; first phase to develop 11 TWh (~1 billion standard m³) with deliveries planned for winter 2026/27.
- Total recoverable resources estimated up to 48 TWh (~4.2 billion standard m³) and full development could double OMV’s gas production in Austria.
- Investments to date total EUR 150 million (≈EUR 70 million drilling, EUR 80 million infrastructure), creating local value and jobs.
- Following an investment decision expected in early 2025, production is scheduled to start in Q2 2026.
Project status
OMV has begun gas extraction at the Wittau well in Austria, which was discovered three years earlier; the start was marked by national and regional officials.
Volumes & timeline
The first phase will develop about 11 TWh (~1 billion standard m³) with deliveries planned for winter 2026/27; following an investment decision expected in early 2025, production is scheduled to start in Q2 2026.
Resources & scale
Total recoverable resources are estimated up to 48 TWh (~4.2 billion standard m³); full development could double OMV’s gas production in Austria.
Investment & local impact
Investments to date total ~EUR 150 million (≈EUR 70 million drilling, EUR 80 million infrastructure); OMV cites further investment potential of roughly EUR 500 million subject to market conditions, with local jobs and technical activity tied to the project.
