BPCL Partners with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL to Develop Hydrogen-Fueled VTOL Aircraft Ecosystem
BPCL has entered into a quadripartite MoU with BluJ Aerospace, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), Government of Kerala, and Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) to develop the first hydrogen-fueled Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft ecosystem globally.
March 19, 2025. By News Bureau
Signed in Kochi on March 12, 2025, this pivotal agreement aligns with India's goal of attaining Net Zero emissions by 2070 and represents a significant stride in aviation innovation. The project aims to transform urban and regional air mobility through the integration of green hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, enhancing speed, reducing noise, and improving efficiency while substantially cutting down carbon emissions.
In its crucial role, BPCL will establish hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for VTOL aircraft developed by BluJ Aerospace via its forthcoming Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) in Kochi and Trivandrum. Furthermore, BPCL will engage in R&D endeavours focused on designing and developing an Indigenous Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Hydrogen Fuel Cell characterized by high power density to facilitate vertical lift-off, thereby advancing India's hydrogen technology capabilities.
Commenting on this landmark partnership, G. Krishnakumar, Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL, remarked, "Green hydrogen holds the potential to transform aviation and urban mobility. This partnership reflects our resolve to lead in clean energy solutions that are innovative and practical for a sustainable future."
BPCL's upcoming Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) in Kochi and Trivandrum will be strategically positioned to facilitate research and pilot projects within Kerala's Hydrogen Valley Program. These stations will be essential in promoting commercial hydrogen applications and encouraging the wider uptake of hydrogen-powered transportation solutions.
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