Hexagon Purus, a world-leading supplier of zero-emission mobility solutions, has received its first orders for Type 4 high-pressure hydrogen cylinders from Reliance Industries Limited (“Reliance”), India’s largest private sector company. The hydrogen cylinders will be used as prototypes in pilot projects for automotive and backup power solutions and represent Hexagon Purus’ first-ever orders for hydrogen applications in India.
The orders represent Reliance’s first step towards positioning itself as a leading clean energy player, supporting the transition to a zero-emission society in India. Reliance recently announced a USD 80 billion investment program into clean energy whereby hydrogen will play a pivotal role to drive decarbonization.
Reliance recently announced an $80bn investment program into clean energy whereby hydrogen will play a pivotal role to drive decarbonization.
Frank Häberli, Senior Vice-President of Asia at Hexagon Purus, said, “We are pleased to receive our first orders for India, and to support Reliance at the beginning of their exciting journey to transform India to a globally leading hydrogen economy.”
Hydrogen is considered a key lever in helping reach India’s ambition of cleaner air initiatives in public transport. Reliance is pushing for the development of hydrogen automotive infrastructure along selected highways connecting the major cities in India.
About Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance is India’s largest private sector company with activities spanning hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, retail and digital services.
About Hexagon Purus ASA
Hexagon Purus, a Hexagon Composites company, enables zero-emission mobility for a cleaner energy future. Hexagon Purus is a world-leading provider of Hydrogen Type 4 high-pressure cylinders, complete vehicle systems, and battery packs for fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles (FCEV and BEV) including hybrid mobility applications on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, transit buses, ground storage, distribution, marine, rail, and aerospace applications.
