Strategy

The OMV Strategy 2025 builds on the proven concept of integration. Based on a balanced growth strategy in Upstream and Downstream, the size and geographical reach of OMV will be expanded considerably to participate in attractive growth opportunities outside of Europe. OMV strives to substantially increase the clean CCS Operating Result to at least EUR 5 bn by 2025. Since the strategy was introduced in March 2018, significant milestones have already been reached.

Market outlook

Global energy demand continues to grow and will be met predominantly through traditional energy sources.

World energy demand by primary energy sources

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Global energy demand will continue to increase and is expected to rise 14% by 2030, driven by GDP and population growth. Oil and gas demand continues to grow and will account for about 54% of global energy demand for an additional increase of 1 bn toe.

Oil will remain the main source of primary energy in the next decade with a share of about 30% and a compound annual growth rate of 0.7% up to 2030. The increase in oil consumption will mainly stem from countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The growth in demand for crude oil is mainly the result of increased demand for products from the petrochemical industry and the transportation sector in these emerging markets. While demand for oil products is expected to decrease in saturated markets, such as North America and Europe, the global growth in demand beyond 2030 will come from emerging countries.

Natural gas will continue to be the fastest growing major energy source among fossil fuels, supported by a policy toward decarbonization of energy and more stringent emissions standards. Gas demand will grow at an annual rate of 1.4% up to 2030. This is due to, among others, the ability of natural gas to displace coal in the power generation sector.

Global petrochemical demand

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The growth in global demand for petrochemical products is closely linked to economic development. As such, the growing petrochemicals market will be an important consumer of oil and gas and a driver of global oil demand. Demand for olefins such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and benzene, are expected to increase by 41% by 2028. These olefins are considered to be the major building blocks for the chemical industry. Their derivatives, such as polyolefins, offer unique properties and economic benefits, such as low material costs, as well as easy and fast processing. Petrochemicals are increasingly being used as a substitute for other materials due to their advantageous characteristics. They are essential for various industries, such as packaging, construction, transportation, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.

This growth will be primarily driven by Asia-Pacific, in step with the economic development in the region. Demand in mature markets, such as Europe, North America, and Japan, will continue to stay healthy and develop in line with GDP.

Naphtha, an oil derivative product, is expected to remain the main feedstock for the petrochemical industry. Other key feedstocks are associated gas in the Middle East and shale gas in North America.