In Austria, OMV and Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws) have signed a funding agreement that will guarantee production funding of up to $143.6 million for the planned green hydrogen plant in Bruck an der Leitha .
The project was previously assessed positively and recommended for funding by the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB).
Alfred Stern, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of OMV, said: “The positive assessment made by the European Hydrogen Bank and the resulting funding from the Austrian state for our green hydrogen plant is a strong signal for the future of sustainable energy supply and Austria as a location. With our project, we are setting a milestone for the energy transition in Europe and showing how OMV combines innovation and responsibility.”
The 140 MW plant is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2027 and will then be one of the five largest in Europe. At the plant, OMV will produce up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually using renewable energy from wind, solar, and hydropower, leading to a saving of up to 150,000 tons of carbon emissions per year.
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