Austria Launches Major Green Hydrogen Project
Israa Farhan
Austria is set to become a key player in Europe's green energy transition with the announcement of a major hydrogen initiative by OMV, the country's leading oil and gas group.
The company has unveiled plans to construct one of the largest green hydrogen electrolysis plants in Europe, aiming for an annual production capacity of 23,000 tonnes.
The facility will be located in Bruck an der Leitha, in Austria's Burgenland state, and will be powered by renewable wind energy with an installed capacity of 140 megawatts.
The project
marks
a significant step in Austria's broader strategy to achieve climate neutrality and cut carbon emissions.
OMV, which is partially owned by the Austrian state, is positioning this project as a cornerstone of its commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The company's CEO, Alfred Stern, described the green hydrogen strategy as a milestone in OMV's decarbonisation roadmap, emphasising the plant's pivotal role in transitioning from grey to green hydrogen.
As Europe intensifies efforts to move away from fossil fuels, this large-scale investment signals Austria's determination to secure a leadership role in sustainable energy production.
The green hydrogen generated by the plant will support clean industrial processes and contribute to a more resilient, low-carbon energy system across the continent.
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