John Cockerill, a world leading electrolyzer manufacturer announced its US entry with the acquisition of manufacturing space in Baytown (Houston, Texas) for a new gigafactory. The facility is expected to produce 1GW per year of electrolyzers, creating 200 jobs and bolstering Houston’s position as a hydrogen hub.
John Cockerill Hydrogen will serve the North American market from Houston and provide a domestic supply chain, local customer support, and green hydrogen production equipment for use in energy, industrial, transportation and mobility uses. Production is expected to begin as early as Q3 2024 and will be among the first operational alkaline manufacturing facilities of this size in the US. “We are excited for the US launch, the first step in our partnership journey with North American businesses and stakeholders who seek to decarbonize and advance the energy transition,” said François Michel, CEO of John Cockerill Group.
Press release https://is.gd/79oML3
