Technology

We harness technology’s leading role in driving innovation as best practice leaders and investors in the new. In today's world, you always need to be one step ahead. That’s why we continuously immerse ourselves in the latest developments, always transforming the status quo.

Here are some of the groundbreaking projects and technologies we are currently working on:

SAF

Decarbonizing aviation is critical. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a renewable alternative to conventional kerosene that contributes to over 80% lower carbon emissions over its lifecycle. Before it is used in aircraft, SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel. The resulting blend can then be transported and used through the same fueling infrastructure and airport systems that are already in place today. For SAF made from waste oils and fats (known as HEFA SAF), current industry standards allow it to be blended with conventional jet fuel at levels of up to 50%. With almost the same chemical characteristics as conventional kerosene, SAF is suitable for all aircraft engines and airport infrastructure.

ReOil®

ReOil® is our proprietary chemical recycling technology that converts suitable post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock for the production of chemicals, in particular new plastics.

CCS/CCU

Carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCS/CCU) refers to technologies that capture CO₂ from industrial processes before it reaches the atmosphere. The captured CO₂ can then be compressed and transported for storage underground or used to create new resources. CCS/CCU is one of the key decarbonization levers set out in our Climate Transition Plan, supporting our ambition to become a net-zero business by 2050.

Methane Splitting

Methane splitting is an innovative technology that produces turquoise hydrogen and carbon products from natural gas or biogas. These products can be used in a range of energy and chemicals applications, opening up new business opportunities that support OMV's transformation.

CoolSwingCC^®: Electrifying Carbon Capture

CoolSwingCC® is OMV’s proprietary next-generation desorption technology. It uses electricity to separate captured CO₂ from the solvent, enabling the CO₂ to be recovered for applications such as e-fuel production. Validated at the Mobile Carbon Capture Innovation Center (CCIC), CoolSwingCC® brings an economic, scalable, modular carbon capture technology into real industrial environments.