PDC Machines and Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) have agreed to provide hydrogen compression solutions across India.
The company will provide its diaphragm compressors to various industries and applications in the country, particularly hydrogen refueling. India plans major government investments in the hydrogen industry over the decade.
The agreement will see PDC have a dedicated partner to support the local Indian hydrogen market and enable it to expand its reach in Asia, leveraging KPCL's existing customer base.
KPCL will expand its product portfolio to offer PDC diaphragm compression technology and gain access to PDC's aftermarket services to provide customers with expert remote and on-site support. They will also support industrial and specialty gas applications in the region.
“This collaboration will enable both KPCL and PDC to support India’s hydrogen ambitions at a critical time for the emerging industry,” said Kareem Afzal, Executive Chairman, PDC Machines.
Earlier this year (2024), India laid out plans to carry out pilot projects for the use of green hydrogen in the shipping and steel sectors, with a combined cost of Rs. 570 cores (US$68.6 million).
Read more:India is planning pilot projects for green hydrogen in the shipping and steel industries
The country's hydrogen equipment market is also expected to reach $45 billion to $50 billion by 2050, according to the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A).
The alliance estimates a split in the addressable market: 34% in electrolyzer stacks, 62% in residual plant equipment and 4% in specialized engineering services.
Read more: According to IH2A, India's hydrogen equipment market could reach $50 billion by 2030
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