Driven by the opportunities arising from the energy transition and decarbonization trends, Bekaert is accelerating its growth strategy in renewable energy markets, particularly in green hydrogen production.
As part of this strategy, Bekaert is investing in Belgium to expand its manufacturing and research capacity in electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production.
These investments include:
- A new manufacturing plant in Wetteren, Belgium: Bekaert has established a leading position in porous transport layers (PTL) for electrolysis technologies with the brand name Currento®. The new plant will more than double Bekaert’s total PTL capacity to over 2 GW. This investment is part of a larger, multiple GW capacity expansion program that is being implemented in support of customers and the broader energy transition towards a global hydrogen economy.
- A hydrogen lab in Deerlijk, Belgium: Bekaert is also creating a dedicated hydrogen laboratory at the Bekaert Technology Center in Deerlijk to innovate and develop the next generation of solutions and products for green hydrogen production.
“Bekaert is committed to developing green and sustainable solutions for customers, with a particular focus on improving the performance of key components necessary for the electrolysis needs of the future”, said Edouard de Masson d’Autume, VP Hydrogen at Bekaert. “We have been pioneers with PTL for PEM electrolysis for over 20 years and continue to leverage our expertise to accelerate and scale up innovations in this rapidly expanding market.”
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About Bekaert
Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. Founded in 1880, with its headquarters in Belgium, Bekaert (Euronext Brussels, BEKB) is a global company whose 27,000 employees worldwide together generated almost €7 billion in combined revenue in 2022.
About Bekaert Fiber Technologies
Bekaert’s ultrathin metal fiber technologies cover many forms, sizes, and alloys. The company’s creativity goes beyond steel, with the development and production of fibers made of copper, aluminum, titanium, and nickel and transforming them into porous media. These media can be used as porous transport layers enhancing the durability and performance of electrochemical devices such as water electrolyzers for the production of hydrogen. Bekaert is constantly pushing its boundaries beyond steel to enable new applications that contribute to a cleaner, more comfortable, and sustainable world.
