- The plant, located at Schwechat refinery, has a capacity of 10 megawatts and will start operations in April 2025.
- Approximately EUR 25 million was invested in the facility, which produces up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen annually.
- The plant's green hydrogen production supports sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
- The project is certified under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and supported by the Climate and Energy Fund Austria.
Overview
OMV has launched a 10 megawatt green hydrogen production plant at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, marking Austria's largest facility of its kind. The plant is designed to produce up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, with an investment of approximately EUR 25 million.
Environmental Impact
The plant's operation is expected to save up to 15,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year. This is achieved through the use of a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer powered entirely by renewable electricity from wind, hydro, and solar sources. The green hydrogen produced will be used to create more sustainable fuels and chemicals, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO).
Regulatory and Financial Support
The project is certified under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 for producing renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). It has received support from the Climate and Energy Fund Austria and is part of the WIVA P&G - Hydrogen Initiative Model Region Austria Power & Gas. Additionally, Kommunalkredit provided support during the development phase to ensure the project's successful completion.
Future Goals
Aligned with European climate targets, OMV aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The production and use of green hydrogen are central to this transformation, supporting sustainable production processes at refineries. The expertise gained from this initiative is expected to facilitate future projects in geothermal energy, sustainable aviation fuel, and chemical recycling.
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