Hystar and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), one of India’s largest state-owned engineering and manufacturing companies, have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to support the phased local manufacturing of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers for green hydrogen projects in India.
The partnership will combine Hystar’s high-efficiency PEM electrolyser technology with BHEL’s engineering, manufacturing and project execution capabilities. The agreement is expected to support the development of cost-competitive, locally manufactured electrolyser systems for India’s growing green hydrogen market.
The agreement was signed at BHEL’s Corporate Office in New Delhi in the presence of a delegation from the Royal Norwegian Embassy led by Arvinn Eikeland Gadgil, Chargé d’Affaires. The collaboration comes as India steps up efforts to build a domestic green hydrogen industry under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Make in India programme. The government’s focus on domestic manufacturing is expected to increase demand for electrolysers and other technologies required for large-scale green hydrogen production.
Through the agreement, Hystar and BHEL will work towards establishing local manufacturing capabilities in phases. BHEL’s established presence across India’s energy and infrastructure sectors will provide the partnership with access to a broad engineering and manufacturing base, while Hystar will contribute its patented PEM electrolyser technology.
“India will play a key role in the global transition to green hydrogen, and the collaboration with BHEL provides a clear path to deploy our unique technology in the Indian market. We look forward to a long-term collaboration while building local capabilities together with such a capable partner as BHEL,” said Fredrik Mowill, CEO, Hystar.
The agreement also strengthens Hystar’s international expansion strategy by establishing a partnership with a major Indian engineering and manufacturing company. It is expected to create opportunities for the deployment of advanced electrolyser technology in projects supporting India’s clean energy transition.
Hystar develops highly efficient PEM electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production. With its patented technology, the company is focused on improving electrolyser efficiency and reducing the cost of producing green hydrogen. By enabling more efficient and economical hydrogen production, Hystar aims to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen and support the global transition towards cleaner energy systems.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is a government-owned engineering and manufacturing company specialising in the production of power generation equipment and industrial systems. Its products and technologies are widely used across sectors including electricity generation, heavy engineering and defence manufacturing.
It is a leading supplier of power plant equipment and has contributed significantly to India’s power generation capacity with its presence in thermal, hydro, nuclear, and gas-based projects. Beyond power, the company is also engaged in defence, aerospace, transportation, and renewable energy solutions. With a strong network of manufacturing plants, engineering units, and service centers across the country, BHEL plays a key role in supporting India’s industrial growth, infrastructure development, and the vision of self-reliance in advanced technology.
