The Phoenix-based Nikola Corporation, known for its production of zero-emission commercial trucks, has announced plans to build a massive hydrogen production hub that will encompass just over 900 acres.
The project will go up at 28702 W. Patterson Road in the town of Buckeye, Arizona, roughly 37 miles to the southwest of Nikola’s corporate office.
As planned, the facility will support a Nikola goal of producing 30 metric tons of hydrogen supply per day, increasing through the completion of the plant to up to 150 metric tons.
The hydrogen will be used primarily to serve those who have previously purchased a Nikola truck.
Nikola earlier spent $16.5 million acquiring the site, located across the street from the Arizona Department of Corrections’ Lewis Prison, and hopes to see construction begin on the site later this year.
Launched in Salt Lake City in 2014, Nikola set up operations in southern Arizona three years ago.
By Garry Boulard
