BHEL, Thyssenkrupp Nucera India Partner to Localise Alkaline Electrolyser Manufacturing for Green Hydrogen Projects

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp nucera India Private Limited to support the localisation and phased manufacturing of alkaline electrolyser systems for India’s growing green hydrogen sector.

The collaboration aims to strengthen BHEL’s capabilities in executing green hydrogen projects while supporting domestic manufacturing of electrolysis technology under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Government of India’s Make in India initiative.

The agreement was signed by Y. Srinivas Rao, Executive Director (Heavy Power Equipment Plant) and Sutripto De, General Manager & Head (New & Renewable Energy Business) on behalf of BHEL, while Kiran Joseph, CEO, and Manish Bhoslay, Director (Business Development & Sales) signed on behalf of thyssenkrupp nucera India.

The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Bani Varma, Director (Industrial Systems & Products), BHEL, S. M. Ramanathan, Director (Engineering, Research & Development), BHEL, along with senior officials from both organisations.

Partnership Focuses on Domestic Electrolyser Manufacturing

Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on the phased indigenisation and local production of alkaline electrolyser systems used for green hydrogen generation. The partnership is expected to support the deployment of electrolysis technology for upcoming green hydrogen projects across India while enhancing local manufacturing capabilities.

Alkaline electrolysers use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen and are currently among the most commercially established technologies for large-scale green hydrogen production.

Supporting India’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions

BHEL, one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies, has diversified its operations across power generation, transmission, transportation, defence, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewable energy. The company is now expanding its presence in emerging clean energy sectors, including green hydrogen.

The partnership aligns with India’s efforts to build a domestic green hydrogen ecosystem by reducing dependence on imported equipment and strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities.