# STMicroelectronics opens €250 million microchip facility in Ħal Kirkop, Malta

STMicroelectronics has launched a new facility in Ħal Kirkop, Malta, representing an investment of €250 million. The facility will produce microchips and advanced technological components for aviation, satellites, and electronics, as part of the KK3 development programme.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-05-20
- Where: Ħal Kirkop, Malta
- Value: $270.0M (250.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 20 May 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: microchips, advanced technological components
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md)

## Sources

- [tvmnews.mt](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/stmicroelectronics-facility-to-support-aerospace-and-technology-industries/), 2026-05-20: "The new facility will focus on the production of microchips and advanced technological components used across sectors including aviation, satellites and electronics."

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