Green hydrogen is to be produced here as early as 2027, making a decisive contribution to decarbonising industrial processes and further advancing Austria's energy transition.
Powerful lever against CO₂
The planned annual production of up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen will unleash enormous savings potential: Around 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ are to be avoided annually. This corresponds to around ten per cent of the current emissions of the refinery in Schwechat. In order to transport the hydrogen produced efficiently, a pipeline around 22 kilometres long is planned to connect the electrolysis plant directly to the refinery.
The project is being realised technologically by a strong consortium. Siemens Energy is responsible for planning and central components, while STRABAG is in charge of construction. The entire project is being realised as an EPC project (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), a model that stands for maximum efficiency and transparency.
More than just a symbolic project
This major project shows how visions can become reality. By utilising renewable energies from wind, sun and hydropower, a sustainable overall system is being created that lays the foundation for a clean and stable energy supply. Green hydrogen is thus becoming a cornerstone of a climate-friendly industry.
We think this project is #schongenial because it is a prime example of sustainable, economically viable and forward-looking energy technology in more ways than one.
