OMV Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:OMVJF) (OTCMKTS:OMVJF) is an integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Established in 1956, OMV has evolved into a diversified energy enterprise, encompassing upstream exploration and production, downstream refining, marketing of petroleum products, and the manufacture of petrochemicals. The company’s upstream division focuses on exploring and producing oil and natural gas in key global regions, while its downstream operations include refining crude oil into fuels and base chemicals, and distributing these products through a network of service stations and commercial outlets.
In the upstream segment, OMV holds exploration and production assets across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, with significant operations in countries such as Austria, Romania, Libya and Pakistan. The company employs advanced geological and engineering technologies to optimize hydrocarbon recovery and ensure operational safety. On the downstream side, OMV’s Schwechat and Burghausen refineries rank among the most complex in Central Europe, converting a wide slate of crude oils into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and petrochemical feedstocks. The company also operates one of the region’s largest petrochemical complexes, producing polymers and chemicals used in a variety of consumer and industrial applications.
OMV’s retail division markets fuels, lubricants and convenience products through its well-established network of service stations, primarily under the OMV and Avanti brands. This network spans Austria, Germany, Romania, Turkey and several other European countries, providing fuel, car wash services and on-site shops. Complementing its core operations, OMV is investing in renewable energy projects, biofuels production and carbon management initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with global sustainability targets.
Under the leadership of Chairman of the Management Board and CEO Alfred Stern, OMV continues to refine its strategic focus on creating value across the oil and gas value chain while pursuing cleaner energy solutions. The company’s supervisory board, chaired by Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, provides oversight and governance to ensure risk management and long-term growth. With a history spanning more than six decades, OMV leverages its technological expertise, integrated business model and European base to navigate the evolving energy landscape.
