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Pajarito Powder

Manufacturer of high-surface-area catalysts for PEM water electrolysis

pajaritopowder.com
Headquarters
Albuquerque, United States
Founded year
2011
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
30–50

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Latest news about Pajarito Powder

In short: Pajarito Powder appointed Christian Mohrdieck as CEO and secured significant investments and Department of Energy grants to scale production.

Company announcements

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    Pajarito Powder announces Christian Mohrdieck as new CEO

    Mohrdieck, a hydrogen industry veteran and board member since 2020, brings 35 years of experience from Mercedes-Benz and Hyzon Motors. He emphasizes catalyst importance for fuel cell success.

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    Pajarito Powder’s IrOx catalyst surpasses 1,000 A/g mass activity threshold

    The achievement exceeds industry benchmarks and advances toward U.S. DOE 2026 targets, reducing iridium loading and green hydrogen costs.

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    Pajarito Powder expands catalyst portfolio

    The expansion covers fuel cells and electrolyzers, including Engineered Catalyst Supports, platinum alloys, iridium oxide, and AEM materials. Interim CEO John Rice highlights the strategy for the hydrogen economy.

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    Pajarito Powder receives investment from Hyundai Motor Group

    Hyundai Motor Company and Kia joined the B‑3 round alongside Ecovyst’s $4.5M lead to fund fuel‑cell and hydrogen transportation technology development.

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Media coverage

  • Hydrogen Fuel News

    Pajarito Powder Appoints CEO to Accelerate Hydrogen Production

    Pajarito Powder—the Albuquerque outfit that's been turning heads with its advanced electrocatalysts for hydrogen production—tapped veteran fuel cell guru...

  • Albuquerque Journal

    Albuquerque hydrogen company Pajarito Powder names new CEO

    Pajarito Powder taps industry veteran Christian Mohrdieck as CEO, aiming to boost its role in the growing hydrogen economy.

  • Yahoo Finance

    PAJARITO POWDER ANNOUNCES CHRISTIAN MOHRDIECK AS NEW CEO

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pajarito Powder, LLC, an innovative materials science company that specializes in catalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells, announced...

  • Yahoo Finance

    New Mexico hydrogen material startup draws in Hyundai investment

    Apr. 14—Pajarito Powder, an Albuquerque-based company that makes catalysts for green hydrogen production, on Monday announced a new investment from Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate...

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