The company will provide its diaphragm compressors for various industries and applications in the country, in particular hydrogen refuelling. India is planning major government investment for the hydrogen industry throughout the decade.
Under the agreement, PDC has a dedicated partner to support the local Indian hydrogen market and allows it to amplify its reach in Asia, leveraging KPCL’s existing customer base.
KPCL will extend its product portfolio to offer PDC diaphragm compression technology and have access to PDC’s aftermarket services to provide customers with expert support, remotely and in the field. They will also support industrial and specialty gas applications in the region.
“This collaboration will position both KPCL and PDC to support India’s hydrogen ambitions at a critical juncture for the emerging industry,” explained Kareem Afzal, Executive Chairman for PDC Machines.
Earlier this year (2024), India laid out plans to undertake pilot projects to use green hydrogen in the shipping and steel sectors, at a combined cost of Rs. 570 cores ($68.6m).
Read more: India plans green hydrogen pilot projects in shipping and steel
The country’s hydrogen equipment market is also forecasted to reach $45-50bn by 2050, according to the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A).
The Alliance estimates a split in the addressable market with 34% belonging to electrolyser stacks, 62% for balance of plant equipment and 4% for specialist engineering services.
Read more: India’s hydrogen equipment market could reach $50bn by 2030, says IH2A