AMPO S.COOP has been awarded funding through the Basque Government’s Hazitek programme to support the development of two strategic research and development projects: WH2YTE and AMPO-CFP. The WH2YTE project aims to explore and evaluate technologies for detecting and utilizing naturally occurring hydrogen sources.
The initiative leverages artificial intelligence-based image analysis tools to advance knowledge in the detection, extraction, and treatment of natural hydrogen. The ultimate goal is to enable natural hydrogen to play a key role in the hydrogen economy and contribute to industrial decarbonization.
The AMPO-CFP project, short for “Cast Like Forged Products,” focuses on enhancing manufacturing capabilities in centrifugal casting technology. In the short term, the project seeks to develop the expertise required to produce centrifugally cast balls that are 50 percent larger than the current feasibility limits. At the same time, it aims to improve mechanical properties by 30 percent compared to standard products.
Through these initiatives, AMPO reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement in industrial manufacturing, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation solutions for energy transition and high-performance components. AMPO S.COOP is an industrial manufacturing company based in the Basque Country, Spain, specializing in advanced casting and high-performance valve solutions for demanding sectors such as energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.
With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, AMPO combines decades of metallurgical expertise with cutting-edge research and development to deliver customized, high-integrity components. As part of the Mondragon Corporation, the company operates with a cooperative business model, emphasizing long-term partnerships, technological leadership, and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of global industries.
