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Aragon's Battery Plant: 4,000 Local Jobs Promised
27 Jul
Summary
- Gigafactory in Spain will employ 1,000 Chinese workers during construction.
- The plant aims to train 4,000 local workers for its operational phase.
- This joint venture between CATL and Stellantis is located in Aragon, Spain.
A significant battery gigafactory in Aragon, Spain, a collaboration between CATL and Stellantis, is projected to employ 1,000 workers from China during its construction phase. This detail was revealed by Aragon's president, Jorge Azcon, during a press conference on Monday, July 27, 2026.
This joint venture, named 'Contemporary Star Energy' (CSE), has ambitious plans for the local workforce. Azcon stated that CSE intends to train 4,000 workers from the Aragon region. These local employees will be essential for staffing the plant once it reaches full operational capacity, signaling a commitment to long-term regional employment.
The collaboration emphasizes a dual approach to labor, utilizing international expertise for initial construction and investing heavily in upskilling the local population for the factory's future operations. This strategy aims to boost both immediate project progress and the long-term economic development of the Aragon region.
