Belgium-based John Cockerill started the construction of the first alkaline electrolyzer gigafactory in the United States. The alkaline electrolyzer gigafactory will be constructed in Baytown, nearby Houston. Furthermore, the gigafactory will produce 1 GW per year of electrolyzers.

Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo, CEO of the John Cockerill Group Francois Michel, and President of John Cockerill Americas Nicolas de Coignac attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the new gigafactory. In october the company unveiled its plans to set up a 1 GW electrolyser factory in Houston.

The company acquired a pre-existing structure, which has facilitated the factory's expeditious development. Furthermore, the company will begin assembling machines by 2024.

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François Michel, CEO of John Cockerill, said: “We at John Cockerill look forward to growing our presence in the hydrogen sector in North America, following in the footsteps of many other large-scale activities that we have established in the US in the energy, heavy industry, and defense sectors since 2004.” 

To encourage the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies, the United States government has implemented funding programs, tax incentives, and research investments, among other initiatives and policies, to bolster the hydrogen sector In particular, the Inflation Reduction Act played a pivotal role in John Cockerill’s new venture. Recently, the US government announced its plans to develop green hydrogen hubs across the country.

About John Cockerill Group

The John Cockerill Group is a Belgian multinational engineering company with a rich history and a focus on developing large-scale technological solutions. Key facts about the John Cockerill Group: A pioneering industrialist named John Cockerill founded the business in 1817. The headquarters is situated in Seraing, Belgium, with operations in 24 countries across 5 continents. John Cockerill has over 6,500 employees and a turnover of EUR 1,046 billion in 2022.the organization is committed to sustainability and innovation, focusing on facilitating access to renewable energy, enabling sustainable industrial production, and fostering greener mobility. John Cockerill boasts an impressive portfolio of renewable energy projects, spanning across various technologies and applications. Here's a glimpse into some of their key contributions:

• Khi Solar One (South Africa, 2012): The first solar tower in Africa, Khi Solar One uses concentrated solar power (CSP) technology to generate 100 MW of clean electricity.
• Cerro Dominador (Chile, 2014): The first solar tower in South America, Cerro Dominador features a 110 MW CSP plant with 17 hours of molten salt thermal energy storage, enabling reliable power generation even after sunset.
• Haixi Luneng (China, 2017): This 100 MW CSP plant showcases John Cockerill's expertise in molten salt technology, providing clean energy for industrial applications.

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