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    Company Overview

    John Cockerill

    Liège, Belgium

    1817

    Approximately 8,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of €1.417 billion in 2024 (source: johncockerill.com).

    What They Do

    John Cockerill develops technological solutions across various sectors of energy and industry. The company's main areas of focus include access to fossil-free energy, sustainable industrial production, preservation of natural resources, green mobility, security, and the installation of essential infrastructure (source: johncockerill.com). The Energy division focuses on heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), concentrated solar power (CSP), hydrogen electrolysis, and integrated energy management systems. In 2023, John Cockerill was ranked the world's leading independent supplier of HRSG by megawatt capacity (source: johncockerill.com).

    Projects and Background

    John Cockerill's flagship project is the Khi Solar One power plant in South Africa, where the company designed and delivered high-temperature solar thermal receivers (source: johncockerill.com). In 2023, the authorities in Amir inaugurated the Duo plant, equipped with a solar thermal receiver designed by John Cockerill to produce and store solar energy. Additionally, the company designed and delivered the first modules for the world's largest heat recovery system (source: johncockerill.com).

    Recent Developments

    In 2023, John Cockerill began construction of an electrolyzer factory with a capacity of 2 GW per year, marking a significant expansion in green hydrogen production (source: johncockerill.com). The company also acquired Stin, a French company, to enhance its nuclear service capabilities, and integrated the cooling activities of the Hamon group in South Korea and Indonesia (source: johncockerill.com).

    Working at John Cockerill

    John Cockerill employs over 8,000 people worldwide, with roles ranging from engineering to project management, as well as research and development (source: johncockerill.com). The company emphasizes innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainability, and seeks to attract talent in areas such as energy management systems and digital innovation (source: johncockerill.com).

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