New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Thursday said it entered into a strategic tie-up with Norway's Hystar AS to manufacture PEM electrolyser systems for green hydrogen projects in India.

BHEL has already entered into a strategic tie-up with thyssenkrupp nucera India Private Limited for alkaline electrolyser systems earlier this year.

This collaboration with Hystar for PEM electrolyser systems further strengthens BHEL's position as one of the few Indian players capable of offering both alkaline and PEM electrolyser solutions to serve the country's emerging green hydrogen market, the company said in a statement.

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Moreover, the collaboration will also strengthen BHEL's project execution capabilities for green hydrogen projects in India.

BHEL is one of India's leading engineering and manufacturing companies, with decades of experience across power, transmission, renewables, oil & gas, transportation, defence and aerospace sectors.

The company has played a key role in building India's industrial infrastructure and is now leveraging its engineering, manufacturing and project execution capabilities to address emerging clean energy areas, including Green Hydrogen.

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This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing BHEL's contribution to the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Make in India initiative.