The 16,000m2 facility is set to manufacture the company’s new IMI VIVO Electrolyser, as well as play a key role in the company’s research and production of green solutions, with the growing hydrogen market coming as a key focus of IMI Critical.
According to IMI, its new PEM electrolyser can be adapted to customer specifications and includes a fuel cell and storage system as standard.
Read more: IMI Critical Engineering launches IMI Vivo PEM electrolyser
H2 View understands the solar-powered plant will house a full-time team dedicated to developing and testing solutions for global hydrogen generator projects.
In addition to its hydrogen activities at the Sardinia site, IMI says the plant will also manufacture valves and hydraulic actuating systems for critical applications in petrochemical industries.
Jackie Hu, Managing Director of IMI Critical Engineering, said, “The opening of this new factory marks a significant step in our journey to transform the business of IMI Critical Engineering as we move into more sustainable markets.
“We have long been a specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke valves and actuators for critical applications, and we are using this expertise to help our customers to navigate their own energy transition journey.”
Hu added, “We know hydrogen is going to be one of the key solutions for a better and greener world as it further integrates into our travel, heating and energy storage infrastructure.”
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