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Green Hydrogen @ OMV (Technology Talk)

Ivanovici, Sorin

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Die NEFI Technology Talk-Veranstaltung „Hydrogen Valley meets NEFI – Best Practices für Österreichs H₂-Zukunft“ von der Business Upper Austria im Rahmen von NEFI fand am 23.10.2025 in der Tabakfabrik in Linz statt und fokussierte sich auf die Rolle von Wasserstoff als Schlüssel für eine klimaneutrale Industrie. Expert*innen aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Forschung diskutierten Strategien zur Nutzung von H₂-Potenzialen, beschleunigten Innovationen und dem Aufbau der nötigen Infrastruktur in Österreich. Die Veranstaltung bot Keynotes, Best Practices und eine Podiumsdiskussion sowie Möglichkeiten zur Vernetzung und Mitgestaltung der Wasserstoff-Zukunft.

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Green Hydrogen @ OMV Sorin Ivanovici OMV Downstream GmbH 23.10.2025 We continue our transformation toward an integrated energy, fuels and chemicals company –with a strong focus on value 2 Strategy 2030 Accelerate chemical growth through BGI, feedstock integration and driving circular innovation Strengthen profitable fuels business while capturing opportunities in sustainable mobility Net zero by 2050 in Scope 1, 2 and 3 High cash flow generation | Clear investment criteria | Attractive and reliable shareholder returns Grow gas and selectively advance renewables OMV GREEN HYDROGEN Green Hydrogen is an essential feedstock for reducing the Scope 1 emissions and the carbon footprint of all refinery products. It is key for the future production of synthetic fuels and chemical feedstocks 3 Synthetic Bio Chemicals Green Hydrogen e-Fuels syn. Chemicals HVO/SAF Other biofuels Sustainable & Renewable Chemicals Traditional feedstock Traditional Fuels & Chemical Feedstocks OMV GREEN HYDROGEN Green Hydrogen Value chain in OMV 4 Supports refinery decarbonization Improves profitability of traditional fuels Enhances renewable fuel cost effectiveness by lowering feedstock cost Further explore partnerships for green hydrogen and future drive innovation for e-fuels and e-chemicals Green H2 Green hydrogen drives value creation via supporting differentiated, higher-margin products OMV GREEN HYDROGEN •In Operation •Largest electrolyser in operation in AT •Under construction •Close to refinery Schwechat •Planned start of operation 2027 UpHyII is the largest electrolyzers in Austrian in operation, producing up to 1500 tpa Green Hydrogen in the refinery Schwechat OMV GREEN HYDROGEN •PEM electrolyser technology •4x2,5 MW process units •Up to 1.500t/a green hydrogen production (2000 Nm³/h with H2 quality of 99,999%) •Pressurized system >30bar •Supply with green electricity via Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) secured •CO2 savings of up to 15.000 t/a •Mechanical completion •Hot Commissioning finalized •Functional safety checked by TÜV Austria •RFNBO certification by TÜV Süd based on ISCC EU •Successful production of first H2 and delivery to the refinery network achieved April 2025 •Finalization of Site-Acceptance-Test (SAT) in Q4/2025 General project data Achievements Next steps UpHyLarge will reduce Scope 1 emissions, enable meeting the RFNBO product mandates and provides feedstock for potential future e-Methanol production in Schwechat 6 •To be installed electrolysis capacity: 140 MW •Nameplate capacity: 23 kta hydrogen •Location: Bruck a.d. Leitha ~22 km distance to SW •110 kV EVN grid connection available •Direct H2 pipeline connection to SW refinery •Target Start of Operation: Q4/2027 to secure renewable power sourcing regime (“Grandfathering’’) Preliminary Visualization •Producing RFNBO H2 for OMV captive product demand •23 kta green H2 Supply for RAF Schwechat: —Decarbonization of H2 Supply —GHG target fulfillment —Usage for production of fossil and Biofuels (Hydrogenation) —Future feedstock for e-SAF & e-Olefines •REDII / RED III RFNBO mandate fulfillment Project rationale Facts and figures Diesel production OMV GREEN HYDROGEN UpHyLarge is an integrated project from production of Green Hydrogen, transport per pipeline and integration into the refinery Schwechat OMV GREEN HYDROGEN 7 Less than 700 days left to the startup of one of the biggest electrolyzers in Europe in Bruck an der Leitha, with an annual capacity of 23 kt Green Hydrogen Construction Site – Status CW 42 3D Rendering of the plant <700 days until start of operation Where we are today... …where we will be in Q4/2027 Outlook ❑Q3/2025 Refinery tie-ins for the H2 pipeline ❑by 31.12.2025: Soil consolidation and fundaments ❑Q4/2025: Finalization of EHB Grant Agreement (Funding) ❑Q4/2026 Delivery of first electrolysers ❑Q1/2027 Finalization of construction of the hydrogen pipeline ❑Q3/2027 First kg of Green Hydrogen produced OMV GREEN HYDROGEN Achievements ✓Long lead items secured in 2024 ✓Final investment decision on 26.05.2025 ✓Site rezoning and archeological works closed ✓All permits received (construction and operation) ✓Signed EPC contract with Siemens and Strabag ✓Start of preparation works on site ✓29.09.2025 Ground-breaking event The UpHy projects are essential for the developing of a leading position in the production of sustainable synthetic fuels (e-SAF) and chemicals 9 Renewable Energy UpHyII (10 MW) UpHyLarge (140 MW) H2 e.g.H2 import alliance H2 Production Schwechat H2 Import Bio CO2 Pulp&Paper industry Biogas/Food industry Synthetic Fuels and Chemicals Plants e-Methanol import e-SAF e-Olefins UpHy II Waste incineration UpHyLarge Synthetic Products (Scale-Up Plant) Synthetic Products Commercial Plant OMV GREEN HYDROGEN