Plastic Omnium has unveiled its ambitious plans to construct North America’s largest hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.
The plant’s mission is to design, develop, and manufacture high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, underlining Plastic Omnium’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
The $170 million project is poised to create 175 high-tech manufacturing jobs, breathing new life into Michigan’s economic ecosystem. Backed by the Michigan Economic Development Cooperation (MEDC) with up to $7.4 million, the project has garnered strong support from Genesee County and Grand Blanc Township, who are investing in infrastructure and workforce development.
Spanning 200,000 square feet and boasting a capacity to produce up to 100,000 high-pressure hydrogen vessels annually, this future-forward facility is projected to become operational by the end of 2026. Moreover, Plastic Omnium’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality highlights its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Laurent Favre, the CEO of Plastic Omnium, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to launch the construction of our first hydrogen mega-plant in the United States, in Michigan, the heart of the automotive industry.” This move follows Plastic Omnium’s record-breaking $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year, a testament to its pivotal role as a technological partner in the U.S. sustainable mobility arena.
As the global automotive landscape shifts towards sustainable solutions, Plastic Omnium’s cutting-edge endeavor stands as a beacon of innovation, poised to redefine the future of clean and efficient mobility.
