Agfa to launch a membrane plant in Belgium
The imaging and IT group is set to launch a factory to produce Zirfon membranes for alkaline electrolysis.
The production unit of Agfa will be installed in existing buildings at the company’s site in Mortsel, near Antwerp, Belgium. Once completed, the plant will have the capacity to produce the equivalent of 20 GW/year of electrolyser capacity for green hydrogen production. The facility can also be expanded if needed.
According to Agfa, customers highly value the in-house developed Zirfon membranes for their unmatched productivity and extreme reliability. These membranes are capable of producing four times more hydrogen than conventional membranes, as validated by the Fraunhofer Institute. Zirfon membranes have been selected for large-scale hydrogen projects by leading players in the industry.
With this new production plant, Agfa aims to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen technology and contribute to the global energy transition. This step underscores Agfa’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in clean energy solutions.
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Article written by Laurent Meillaud and translated by Logan King
