UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has launched industrial production at its new Jiaxing facility, producing its first Type IV glass fibre composite cylinders.

The 12,000-sq-m plant, UAC’s largest global production base, can produce up to 20,000 cylinders annually, with potential to reach 24,000 across China and Norway.

The facility will manufacture multi-element gas containers (MEGCs), including five units for Hiringa Sundown joint venture’s Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project in New South Wales, Australia, supporting scalable hydrogen and ammonia storage for industrial and transport use.

The Jiaxing site strengthens UAC’s global growth strategy, offering competitive, high-capacity production close to key markets.

Its local manufacturing reduces storage and transport costs, accelerating the deployment of zero-emission mobility, shipping, and industrial applications.

Previously, UAC supplied MEGCs from Norway to Hiringa Energy’s hydrogen refuelling stations in New Zealand, and the new facility ensures high-quality, cost-effective supply for Australia.

Situated in China’s Yangtze River Delta, a growing hydrogen hub with extensive logistics infrastructure, the plant also supports compressed natural gas (CNG) applications.

By producing locally, UAC enhances the commercial viability of hydrogen and clean gas logistics across Asia-Pacific and other international markets, meeting rising demand for efficient, scalable energy storage and transport solutions.