Newcastle clean energy firm GeoPura acquired in £301m deal

23 Jun 2026 · Originally published 23 Jun 2026 7/10 Original headline: Byker business snapped up for £301m by Canadian company in 'transformative' deal

Newcastle-based GeoPura has been acquired by Canadian firm Ballard Power Systems in a deal worth up to £301.1m. The company manufactures hydrogen power units in Byker to replace diesel generators, and this investment will support the continued growth of green energy manufacturing in the North East.

Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear

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