# Diageo and Encirc to build hydrogen-powered hybrid furnace in Elton, Cheshire

Encirc's glassworks in Elton, Cheshire, UK will begin glass production in 2027 in a hybrid hydrogen-powered furnace, aiming to produce 200 million net zero spirits bottles for Diageo brands.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2022-12-13
- Where: Elton, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 200 million bottles
- Products: glass spirits bottles
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Encirc](https://endata.com/companies/9210.md)
- [Diageo](https://endata.com/companies/4041.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [formesdeluxe.com](https://www.formesdeluxe.com/strategy/corporate-strategy/32/), 2022-12-15: "The hybrid furnace at Encirc's glassworks in Elton, Cheshire (UK) will begin glass production in 2027."

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