Thermax has entered into a strategic partnership with HydrogenPro to bring advanced alkaline electrolyser systems to India. Under the technology licensing and stack supply agreement, Thermax will hold exclusive rights in the country for the supply, installation, commissioning, and after-sales services of systems based on HydrogenPro’s technology. The arrangement takes immediate effect and is poised for deployment in ongoing green hydrogen projects.
The partnership will see HydrogenPro provide proven electrolyser technology compliant with international standards, along with its expertise in advanced electrode development and coating — a critical factor in achieving high system efficiency. Through comprehensive technology transfer, Thermax will engineer and manufacture key system components and balance-of-plant elements, integrating them with HydrogenPro’s stacks.
A state-of-the-art short-stack test station will be established at Thermax’s Pune facility as the first milestone in this collaboration. Both companies will also work jointly to develop advanced solutions tailored to evolving market demands.
Commenting on the alliance, Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax, said, “Our association with HydrogenPro marks an important step in expanding our green hydrogen portfolio. This collaboration enables us to immediately offer market-ready alkaline technology-based solutions for deployment across industries in India. By combining HydrogenPro’s proven technology with Thermax’s engineering and project execution expertise, we will deliver integrated, localised, state-of-the-art alkaline electrolyser solutions with complete lifecycle support. This partnership reinforces our commitment to advancing industrial decarbonisation and supporting India’s energy transition.”
Highlighting the opportunity in India, Jarle Dragvik, CEO, HydrogenPro, said, “India, with its strong development in renewable energy is one of the fastest growing hydrogen markets. The partnership with Thermax provides us with an important entry into the country and a solid market foothold. Our goal is to enable the decarbonisation of industry through the use of green hydrogen, particularly in sectors with few or no renewable alternatives to current operational practices. India is striving to decarbonise their industries and modernise power generation, and this closely aligns with our technology. We will jointly develop and deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions that address complex challenges and enable scalable, sustainable energy advancements in India.”
With this move, Thermax will now be positioned to offer end-to-end integrated green hydrogen solutions, including electrolyser system supply, turnkey EPC project execution, and value-added services to ensure optimal plant performance. The partnership underscores the company’s role in advancing India’s green hydrogen ecosystem and supporting its broader energy transition goals.