John Cockerill

31/08/2026

As summer draws to a close, our teams are already preparing the next chapters of the hydrogen transition. Behind every project, there is a reality that often remains unseen: cells being manufactured, stacks being assembled, prototypes being tested, and dedicated teams turning ambition into industrial ex*****on.

This video offers a glimpse inside our European manufacturing operations, where technologies move from and to industrial reality.

Over the past months, our European factories have supported projects across Europe and beyond. Following the production of cells for a 25 MW project in Belgium, our teams are now manufacturing equipment for a major 40 MW project in the Netherlands, with further projects already in preparation.

At a time when the hydrogen sector is facing significant challenges, one thing remains essential: the ability to manufacture, deliver and scale industrial solutions.

Because beyond announcements and ambitions, the energy transition ultimately happens on factory floors.

Take a look behind the scenes of our European manufacturing operations.

24/08/2026

On next September 3, at 9.00 am (CET), our experts Pascal Fontaine and Arno Stein invite you to connect for a webinar entitled Once-Through Boilers Behind H-Class Gas Turbines: Enhanced Efficiency at Lower Cost
Register here: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1767349&tp_key=66b429ac79&sti=rkli

This session will explore how the once-through boiler technology can help improve thermodynamic efficiency, reduce system weight, simplify piping architecture, enhance part-load performance, and support supercritical operation of your power plants.

John Cockerill is erecting two Once-Through Boilers in Romania, at the combined cycle power plant of Mintia.

20/08/2026

Jakarta, Indonesia: this week, John Cockerill exhibits at the Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition in Jakarta, one of the world's largest events dedicated to the geothermal energy industry.

As a global specialist in cooling technologies, our team based in Jakarta is pleased to showcase our HAMON® cooling towers, a technology in which we have been a world leader since 1904. With more than a century of expertise, we support geothermal and energy projects worldwide with reliable, efficient, and sustainable cooling solutions.

IIGCE is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders, exchange insights, and explore innovative solutions that support the growth of geothermal energy.

You attend the event? Come and visit us tomorrow on booth A-103!
It will be pleasure for us to welcome you, and discuss your needs!



Want to discover more? https://energy.johncockerill.com/en/cooling/wet-cooling/

29/07/2026

Une nouvelle phase de production de 40 MW d'électrolyseurs débute sur notre site d'Aspach pour un projet d’hydrogène vert aux Pays-Bas, tout juste après la livraison de 25 MW pour une usine en Belgique. L'interview de Nicolas de Coignac à ce sujet est à lire dans Les Echos : https://www.lesechos.fr/pme-regions/grand-est/les-projets-dhydrogene-vert-boostent-lusine-alsacienne-de-john-cockerill-2244744

Cette étape intervient également un an après la reprise des actifs stratégiques de McPhy, dont l'usine de Belfort qui poursuit les activités de développement technologiques et d’assemblage des futures générations d’électrolyseurs. Les usines d’Aspach et de Seraing assurent respectivement la production et l’assemblage des équipements destinés aux projets actuellement déployés sur le marché européen.

Ensemble, dans un contexte de marché exigeant, ces sites permettent à John Cockerill Hydrogen de transformer l’innovation en réalisation industrielle concrète et d’accompagner le passage à l’échelle nécessaire au développement de la filière hydrogène en Europe.

28/07/2026

John Cockerill has successfully completed a major retubing project on 2 John Cockerill Heat Recovery Steam Generators ( ) installed at the Jebel Ali power plant operated by Emirates Global Aluminium, in Dubai.

Nine of EGA’s combined-cycle power units at Jebel Ali are equipped with John Cockerill HRSGs. This extensive installed base has enabled our teams to build a long-standing relationship with one of our flagship customers in the Middle East.

Our teams work closely with EGA on , spare parts supply, and studies to ensure the long-term and performance of its assets. This latest project focused on the complete retubing of 2 John Cockerill HRSGs commissioned in 2001 in order to support their long-term operation.

The scope of work was substantial. It consisted in the complete retubing of the low-pressure evaporators, low-pressure and high-pressure economizers, and preheaters.
In total, our experts replaced 1800 tubes and associated headers.
They also undertook hydrostatic testing and alkaline cleaning to ensure the integrity and cleanliness of the equipment before returning it to service.

The project was completed over 90 days, with operations organized across two shifts. At peak activity, up to 50 personnel were mobilized on site, demonstrating the strong commitment and coordination of our project teams.

Every activity was carried out in full compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and ex*****on.

This successful ex*****on demonstrates John Cockerill's expertise in HRSG lifecycle and life extension services and our ability to deliver complex projects that help customers maximize the long-term reliability of their critical assets.

Congratulations to all teams whose expertise, dedication and professionalism contributed to this commercial and operational success. We are also grateful to Emirates Global Aluminium for their continued trust and excellent collaboration throughout the project.

23/07/2026

The world's largest heat recovery steam generator has been designed, supplied, erected, and commissioned by our teams!

Installed just a few km away from our headquarters, at the ENGIE combined-cycle power plant of Flémalle (Belgium), now in industrial operation, this John Cockerill boiler is now in service.

To celebrate this milestone, we have produced a video that captures the demanding process and key challenges of its construction.

We invite you to take a look at the scale of the works and imagine the countless hours our specialists spent on site to successfully deliver this ambitious project.

Thank you to ENGIE for its trust and to all the partners in this project.

Congratulations to all our Energy teams involved in this huge project! "This success is yours! It reflects your dedication, energy, commitment, expertise, and your wonderful team spirit", said Eric Absil, President Energy Solutions at John Cockerill.

16/07/2026

Three years after the acquisition of the ex-Hamon Group operations in the United Kingdom, Charles-Edouard Delpierre, CEO Cooling, Chantal Dognin HRBP, and José Mares, Head of Customer Services for Spain and the UK, visited John Cockerill Hamon UK.

With more than 100 years of expertise in wet cooling towers, our British entity specialized in cooling towers, covering both new builds and customer service, plays a key role in the development of our business.

The visit provided our management team the opportunity to meet the English teams and discuss their achievements and challenges, share the Cooling vision and the strategic direction. They also visited the Saltend Triton combined-cycle power plant in East Yorkshire, where John Cockerill Hamon UK has secured a service contract.

The Saltend Triton site was a perfect example of operational excellence, with high-quality work carried out safely and professionally, full compliance with all safety regulations, well-organised ex*****on, a highly satisfied client, and a cooling tower in outstanding condition following completion of the works.

We took advantage of the visit to celebrate our colleague Steve Holmes, who was retiring from his role as Managing Director. It was the perfect opportunity to thank him for his commitment and contribution to the company’s development. Niell Strickland succeeds him in his management role.

These valuable moments of exchange perfectly illustrate our shared ambition:
One Team. One Ambition. Successful Together.

15/07/2026

From technology to industrial reality: in Belfort, we unveiled our first 5 MW electrolyzer stack fully manufactured and assembled in France. A powerful demonstration of the expertise, industrial know-how and ex*****on capabilities developed by our teams.

One year after the acquisition of McPhy's strategic assets, this achievement demonstrates how expertise can be preserved, strengthened and transformed into industrial reality.

Beyond the stack itself, the next phase of production activities in Aspach and the complementarity between our European sites illustrate how a hydrogen value chain can progressively be turned into industrial reality.

The presence of elected representatives, public authorities and industry stakeholders highlighted the strategic importance of hydrogen for Europe's industrial future.

The technology and the manufacturing capabilities are here. Now it's time to turn ambition into deployment.

To know more, read our Press Release here: https://johncockerill.com/fr/presse-et-actualites/actualites/hydrogen-electrolyseur-belfort-prod-aspach/

09/07/2026

Ces dernières semaines, plusieurs Journées Sécurité ont été organisérs au sein de différentes entités de John Cockerill Services en France et en Belgique.

Chez John Cockerill, la sécurité est notre priorité et nous mettons en oeuvre une véritable culture sécurité partagée par l’ensemble des collaborateurs . Chaque jour, leur engagement se traduit par des initiatives concrètes, des innovations et des bonnes pratiques destinées à renforcer la vigilance partagée, prévenir les risques et réduire au maximum les faits accidentels.

De nombreuses actions sont mises en œuvre et parmi elles, les Safety Days constituent des moments privilégiés d’échange, de sensibilisation et de réflexion autour des enjeux de sécurité. Ces journées offrent également l’occasion d'échanger, de découvrir de nouveaux équipements permettant d’améliorer les conditions de travail et de renforcer la protection des équipes au quotidien.

Découvrez en images les belles initiatives organisées localement par nos responsables et animateurs SHES.

John Cockerill Services - Safety days - Juin 2026

07/07/2026

Key milestone reached in our project in Grudziadz, Poland!
In 2022, John Cockerill Energy secured a contract to design and supply a heat recovery steam generator ( ) for the new ultra-modern combined-cycle power plant in Grudziądz, Poland. Building on this success, we were awarded a second unit in 2025.
The first unit is being commissioned, while the second is being erected.

Recently, a key milestone was reached as we obtained the certificate of conformity for the first unit.

Issued by an independent Polish third-party body, UDT, Urząd Dozoru Technicznego, this certification confirms full compliance of our boiler with the European Pressure Equipment Directive , covering design, manufacturing, inspection and on-site installation. It enables marking and marketing across Europe.
This directive aims to ensure safety by imposing strict technical requirements, rigorous inspections and CE marking prior to placing equipment on the European market.

This first collaboration with UDT required close coordination with our engineering teams and partners, as well as multiple audits across the supply chain — all successfully passed, reflecting strong ex*****on standards and partner alignment.

Beyond the project itself, this achievement contributes to Poland’s ongoing .
As the country moves away from coal, combined-cycle power plants play a critical role in ensuring secure and flexible power generation. Designed to be hydrogen-ready, projects like Grudziądz 1 and 2, alongside Adamów and Gdańsk accelerate energy transition in the country, and are helping pave the way toward lower-carbon emissions.

By supplying HRSGs to all these new combined cycle power plants, John Cockerill is playing a key role in driving Poland’s energy transition.