Gail India and Accelera by Cummins Collaborate for Green Energy and Hydrogen in India
Key Ideas
  • Gail (India) and Accelera by Cummins have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable and green energy transition technologies in India, including a focus on hydrogen production, blending, transportation, and storage.
  • The collaboration aims to leverage Gail's natural gas infrastructure and Accelera's expertise in new energy businesses to explore opportunities in various sectors such as transport, power, steel, and other industries for the adoption of hydrogen.
  • Gail has already showcased its commitment to clean energy by commissioning a 10 MW Green Hydrogen unit and conducting pilot studies on blending hydrogen in CNG/PNG networks.
  • The MoU will facilitate exploration in areas such as hydrogen application, infrastructure development, and production, contributing to India's energy transition journey with a positive outlook on sustainability.
Gail (India), a Maharatna CPSE under MoPNG and a leading natural gas company in India, has partnered with Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., to collaborate on sustainable, green energy, and energy transition technologies in India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the India Energy Week 2025 aims to explore opportunities in new energy businesses, with a specific focus on hydrogen production, blending, transportation, and storage. Gail has accelerated its 'Net Zero' targets from 2040 to 2035, showcasing a proactive approach towards sustainability. The collaboration will capitalize on Accelera's expertise in new energy businesses and Gail's established natural gas infrastructure to drive initiatives in hydrogen adoption across various sectors like transport, power, steel, and other industries. Gail has already demonstrated its commitment to clean energy by commissioning a 10 MW Green Hydrogen unit and conducting pilot studies on blending hydrogen in existing CNG/PNG networks. Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is committed to sustainability and offers a broad portfolio of products including advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains, electric power generation systems, batteries, and hydrogen production technologies. The collaborative efforts between Gail and Accelera will further explore applications of hydrogen as a mono fuel or dual feed, infrastructure development, and transportation and storage systems. The MoU signifies a significant step towards promoting renewable energy and advancing India's energy transition journey. Through partnerships and initiatives like setting up CBG plants, renewable energy projects, and exploring hydrogen blending in natural gas pipelines, Gail is positioning itself as a key player in driving sustainable energy practices in India. The collaboration between Gail and Accelera by Cummins is poised to pave the way for green energy technologies and hydrogen adoption in the country.
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