BPCL's Collaboration for Hydrogen-Fueled VTOL Aircraft Development in Kerala
Key Ideas
  • BPCL partners with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL to establish the first global hydrogen-fueled VTOL aircraft ecosystem in Kerala.
  • The project aims to enhance air mobility with green hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, reducing noise, improving efficiency, and cutting down carbon emissions.
  • BPCL will set up hydrogen refueling stations in Kochi and Trivandrum, focusing on developing high-power density Indigenous Proton Exchange Membrane Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
  • The collaboration aligns with India's goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070, showcasing a commitment to lead in clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.
BPCL has signed a significant MoU with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL to pioneer the development of the world's first hydrogen-fueled Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft ecosystem in Kochi, India. This milestone agreement is in line with India's ambitious target of reaching Net Zero emissions by 2070 and represents a major leap in aviation innovation. The project's core objective is to revolutionize urban and regional air mobility by integrating green hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, which will not only enhance speed and efficiency but also reduce noise pollution and significantly lower carbon emissions. BPCL's crucial role in this partnership involves establishing hydrogen refueling infrastructure through Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) in Kochi and Trivandrum. Additionally, BPCL will focus on research and development activities to create an Indigenous Proton Exchange Membrane Hydrogen Fuel Cell with high power density, crucial for enabling vertical lift-off and advancing India's hydrogen technology capabilities. G. Krishnakumar, Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL, expressed optimism about the transformative potential of green hydrogen in the aviation and urban mobility sectors, emphasizing the company's commitment to lead in innovative and practical clean energy solutions for a sustainable future. The upcoming HRS in Kochi and Trivandrum will play a strategic role in supporting research, pilot projects, and commercial applications within Kerala's Hydrogen Valley Program, encouraging broader adoption of hydrogen-powered transportation solutions. This collaborative effort underscores a positive outlook on hydrogen as a key enabler in India's transition towards sustainable and eco-friendly aviation and mobility solutions.
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