Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KPIT Technologies during the Global Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Summit in Kochi to promote hydrogen-based mobility initiatives in Kerala. This initiative, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, involves the establishment of Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) in Kochi and Trivandrum to support pilot mobility projects between the two cities, paving the way for safe and sustainable hydrogen-powered public transport.

The MoU was signed by Ranjan Nair, Business Head - Renewable Energy at BPCL, and Ravi Pandit, Chairman of KPIT Technologies, in the presence of notable figures including K R Jyothilal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy, Government of Kerala, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, IAS, Former Secretary, MNRE, Government of India, Dr. Bharat L. Newalkar, CGM (R&D), D. D. Sarkar, Project Head (Renewable Energy), along with senior officials from both the Kerala State Government and the Central Government.

This collaboration supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by integrating homegrown technologies for a strong hydrogen ecosystem. BPCL plans to deploy a locally developed alkaline electrolyser for hydrogen production, and KPIT Technologies will contribute an indigenously designed fuel cell-powered bus.

After the MoU was signed, senior government officials were able to experience Kerala's inaugural hydrogen-powered bus, marking a significant achievement in transitioning to hydrogen as a viable clean fuel for public transport.