Belgium's King Philippe travelled on Thursday to Seraing, Liège Province, to visit the site of the 200-year-old John Cockerill company, a former steel giant that became a pioneer in green hydrogen about a decade ago.
The visit followed the king’s trip to Namibia in April, aimed at promoting international cooperation in green hydrogen.
In recent years, John Cockerill has focused on low-carbon energy. Its Seraing site produces alkaline electrolysers that can generate green hydrogen cost-effectively and on a large scale.
King Philippe, who was accompanied by Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, was received by Bernard and Nicolas Serin, chairman and vice-chairman of the group.
Before touring the facility, the Belgian monarch visited the castle formerly owned by William of Orange that became the group’s birthplace in 1817, for discussions with the group's directors.
