AcceleraTM by Cummins and GAIL (India) Ltd, under MoPNG, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on green hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies in India.
The collaboration will leverage Accelera's expertise in hydrogen generation technology, and GAIL's established natural gas infrastructure to explore opportunities in hydrogen production, blending, transportation, and storage. The partnership will also evaluate and develop projects for hydrogen applications across multiple sectors, including transport, power, and steel.
“Accelera’s collaboration with a partner like GAIL demonstrates the potential of green hydrogen and the capability of large-scale electrolysis for diverse applications," said Alex Savelli, Global Commercial Leader of Electrolysers at Accelera. "By combining our advanced electrolyser technology with GAIL's extensive energy infrastructure and leading market presence, we are well positioned to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen across India.”
This strategic partnership follows the commissioning of GAIL's green hydrogen plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, in December 2024, where Accelera supplied a 10 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser system. Accelera’s two PEM HyLYZER®-1000 electrolyser units produce 4.3 tpd of green hydrogen, which is being blended with natural gas to power GAIL’s on-site operations.
“Building upon the successful implementation of our Vijaipur project, this partnership with Accelera strengthens our commitment to India's National Green Hydrogen Mission,” added Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director of Business Development at GAIL. “Together, we will work towards developing a robust hydrogen value chain that supports India's ambitious goal of producing 5 million tpy of green hydrogen by 2030.”
The collaboration will also focus on sharing knowledge on hydrogen blending with natural gas, developing industry standards, and exploring new applications for green hydrogen technology.
Electrolysers leverage renewable energy sources to produce green hydrogen, which is vital for accelerating the clean energy transition. Accelera utilises PEM electrolysis and has deployed more than 600 electrolyser units worldwide. This includes a 20 MW facility in Quebec, Canada, and a 25 MW system in Florida, US.