News & Press Releases

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New Initiative Targets Precious Metal Recovery from Electrolyzers

30 April 2025

A collaborative effort is underway to develop a closed-loop recycling system for extracting and purifying precious metals from used electrolyzers. Supporting circularity in chemical production to improve sustainability and resource efficiency.

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Press release HYScale: High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

23 April 2025

Bekaert is a partner in this innovative project which is advancing the first single stack 100 kW AEM electrolyser prototype for hydrogen production.

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Joint electrolyzer concept could boost Europe's hydrogen supply

23 April 2025

A potential joint electrolyzer project is under discussion to better serve European green hydrogen needs, focusing on combining international manufacturing strengths with localized production for improved supply and deployment.

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The Bekaert Hydrogen Innovation Hub is open – and built for what’s next

22 April 2025

We have officially opened the doors to our Innovation Hub in Belgium.

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New German hydrogen station to be powered by 2MW of electrolyzers

09 April 2025

Quest One will supply 2MW of PEM electrolyzers for a new hydrogen refueling station in Mechernich, Germany, set to open by 2026 and support RVK’s expanding hydrogen bus fleet.

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One-stop bipolar plate unveiled for PEM electrolyzers

02 April 2025

Ready2Stack, an integrated bipolar plate solution, is launching for PEM hydrogen electrolyzers. James Cropper and Hoerbiger aim to streamline the supply chain and reduce hydrogen production costs by combining materials, coatings, and manufacturing.

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BASF to decarbonize hydrogen production with 54-MW electrolyzer commission

26 March 2025

BASF has commissioned an electrolyzer for green hydrogen production, with a 54MW capacity. The project, known as Hy4Chem, received funding of up to €124.3 million, marking a significant step toward advancing H2 production technology.

EU Innovation Fund grant for "GRAND PIANO" project officially signed!

11 March 2025

Bekaert is proud to announce the official Grant Agreement signature of its EU Innovation Fund project "GRAND PIANO", marking an important milestone in our commitment to provide cost-competitive solutions for the energy transition.

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Bekaert provides innovative solution for one of the largest 50kW CO₂ stack electrolyzers in the world

10 February 2025

Press release - Eco2Fuel project

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New Partnership Sparks Green Hydrogen Innovation in Delfzijl

30 January 2025

According to the agreement, the 50-MW electrolyzer will be the first water electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen at an industrial scale in the northern Netherlands.

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Bekaert was granted the STEP Seal for the GRAND PIANO project

07 January 2025

Located in Belgium, GRAND PIANO will engage local suppliers and stimulate economic growth and foster job opportunities.

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Enhancing PEM electrolyzer technology with metal fibers - Hydrogen Tech World

02 January 2025

Explore how PTLs optimize PEM technology in green h2 generation in Hydrogen Tech World.