OMV: Partner aus Abu-Dhabi steigt aus Wasserstoffprojekt aus
Masdar steigt überraschend aus der geplanten Elektrolyseanlage in Bruck an der Leitha aus
The energy company OMV must now proceed with its planned hydrogen project in Austria without a partner from Abu Dhabi. The state-owned renewable energy company Masdar unexpectedly withdrew from the planned electrolysis plant in Bruck an der Leitha, east of Vienna, according to an OMV statement on Friday. A spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that the project itself would remain unchanged.
The withdrawal was a U-turn, as the partnership had only been sealed in November of the previous year. As of now, no statement has been made by Masdar. The withdrawal also means a planned Abu Dhabi investment of several million euros in the project is no longer forthcoming. OMV intends to continue the roughly 600 million euro project on its own.
However, financing for the project is largely secured, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) having already pledged a 450 million euro loan. Additionally, Austria has indicated it is prepared to provide support.
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