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Babcock & Wilcox Seeks Tax Break for $90M Hydrogen Plant in Massillon
The energy tech company is requesting a 50% income tax credit from the city to build a new facility at the former Republic Steel site.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:10am
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A gleaming hydrogen production facility promises clean energy innovation, but at what cost to the public?Massillon TodayAkron-based Babcock & Wilcox, an energy technology company, is seeking a 50% income tax credit from the city of Massillon, Ohio to build a new $90 million hydrogen production facility at the Massillon Energy & Technology Park, the former site of Republic Steel. This would be the first project of this scale for Babcock & Wilcox.
Why it matters
The proposed hydrogen plant represents a significant investment in clean energy infrastructure for the region, as Massillon and the surrounding area look to transition away from its industrial manufacturing past. However, the request for a substantial tax break raises questions about the balance between economic development incentives and the public good.
The details
Babcock & Wilcox is requesting the 10-year, 50% income tax credit from the city of Massillon to help offset the costs of constructing the new $90 million hydrogen production facility. The plant would be located at the Massillon Energy & Technology Park, the former site of the Republic Steel mill. This would be Babcock & Wilcox's first project of this scale focused on hydrogen production.
- Babcock & Wilcox is seeking the tax credit prior to starting construction on the new facility.
- The proposed hydrogen plant would be located at the Massillon Energy & Technology Park, the former site of the Republic Steel mill.
The players
Babcock & Wilcox
An Akron-based energy technology company that is seeking a tax credit to build a new $90 million hydrogen production facility in Massillon, Ohio.
Massillon, Ohio
The city where Babcock & Wilcox is requesting a 50% income tax credit to construct the new hydrogen plant at the former Republic Steel site.
What’s next
The Massillon City Council will review and vote on Babcock & Wilcox's request for the 10-year, 50% income tax credit in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Babcock & Wilcox's proposed hydrogen plant represents a significant investment in clean energy infrastructure for the Massillon region, but the request for a substantial tax break highlights the ongoing tension between economic development incentives and ensuring the public good.
