Utility Global, a U.S.-based leader in industrial decarbonization, has announced a strategic partnership with Kyocera International to ramp up production of its proprietary electrochemical cells, accelerating deployment of Utility’s H2Gen systems.
The collaboration aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals.
The partnership will combine Utility’s ceramic-metal electrochemical cell technology with Kyocera’s advanced materials expertise and global manufacturing network. Together, the companies plan to expand production capacity, improve efficiency, and speed time-to-market for H2Gen systems.
“Kyocera is one of the most respected advanced materials manufacturers in the world, and this collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in bringing our proprietary electrochemical cell technology to market faster and at global scale,” said Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility Global.
“By pairing our breakthrough materials technology and ceramic-metal manufacturing and coating know-how with Kyocera's proven manufacturing excellence and global presence, particularly in the regions of high interest to Utility, we can jointly meet our accelerating demand for H2Gen systems.”
The partnership will include high-volume production lines, joint advanced materials engineering, automation collaboration, and shared quality and durability testing. Utility and Kyocera will initially establish a dedicated manufacturing hub at Kyocera’s Fine Ceramics facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with production expected to begin in 2026. Additional facilities will expand globally in line with industrial demand.
“The collaboration between our two companies will make this partnership a rapid success and provide high performance, high quality electrochemical cells for Utility,” said Jeff Osmun, Vice President of Kyocera International, Fine Ceramics Group.
“As a global leader and producer of advanced engineered ceramic materials and components, we are seeking to leverage our existing and future capabilities to help enable carbon neutralization. This is in line with Kyocera's philosophy, which aims to solve social issues through its business activities and realize a sustainable society. Partnering with Utility is another major step in that direction.”
The partnership builds on Utility’s recent commercial momentum, positioning the company as a leader in economic industrial decarbonization.
Utility’s H2Gen technology produces clean hydrogen from water using electrochemical energy from industrial off-gases—without electricity or new grid infrastructure—drastically lowering hydrogen costs while generating a high-purity CO₂ stream for capture and reuse.
