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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BluJ Aerospace, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), Kerala, and Cochin International Airport Limited to develop the world’s first hydrogen-fueled Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft ecosystem. This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and marks a major step in aviation innovation, BPCL said in a press release. The project aims to revolutionize urban and regional air mobility by integrating green hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, offering higher speed, lower noise, greater efficiency, and significantly reduced carbon emissions. As part of the collaboration, BPCL will establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure for VTOL aircraft developed by BluJ Aerospace. The company plans to leverage its upcoming Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to support this pioneering effort. Additionally, BPCL will focus on research and development to design and develop an indigenous Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Hydrogen Fuel Cell with high power density, enabling vertical lift-off and advancing India’s hydrogen technology capabilities. “Green hydrogen has the potential to transform aviation and urban mobility,” said G. Krishnakumar, Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL. “This partnership will drive innovative and practical clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.” BPCL’s Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will play a crucial role in Kerala’s Hydrogen Valley Programme, supporting research, pilot projects, and the broader adoption of hydrogen-powered transportation solutions. |
