Cummins and GAIL Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Initiative in India
Key Ideas
- Accelera by Cummins and GAIL signed an MOU to work on green hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies in India, combining expertise in hydrogen generation and natural gas infrastructure.
- The partnership aims to explore opportunities in hydrogen production, blending, transportation, and storage for various sectors like transport, power, and steel.
- The collaboration strengthens India's commitment to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a goal of producing 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
- Accelera, a leader in PEM electrolysis, has deployed over 600 electrolyzer units worldwide, contributing to the clean energy transition and sustainable future.
Accelera by Cummins and GAIL (India) Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on green hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies in India. The partnership will see Accelera leveraging its expertise in hydrogen generation technology while GAIL will utilize its established natural gas infrastructure to explore opportunities in hydrogen production, blending, transportation, and storage. This collaboration aims to develop projects for hydrogen applications across multiple sectors, including transport, power, and steel.
The partnership follows the successful commissioning of GAIL's green hydrogen plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, where Accelera supplied a 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system. This system produces green hydrogen that is blended with natural gas to power GAIL's operations. The collaboration is aligned with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, working towards the ambitious goal of producing 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
In addition to focusing on hydrogen blending with natural gas, the collaboration will work on developing industry standards and exploring new applications for green hydrogen technology. Accelera, known for its expertise in large-scale hydrogen production using PEM electrolysis, has a global presence with deployments of electrolyzer units worldwide. The partnership signifies a joint effort to accelerate the clean energy transition and support India's sustainable future.
Accelera by Cummins provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for vital industries worldwide. The company operates in North America, Europe, and China, focusing on various components and integrated solutions including electrolyzers. Cummins, a global power solutions leader, is committed to powering a more prosperous world and earned significant revenue in 2024. The collaboration between Accelera and GAIL demonstrates a positive step towards sustainable energy solutions in India.