BPCL Collaborates with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL to launch the world's first hydrogen-powered VTOL Aviation Ecosystem, shares rally 1.3%

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has entered into a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BluJ Aerospace, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), Government of Kerala, and Cochin International Airport (CIAL) to develop the first hydrogen-fueled Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft ecosystem globally.

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.

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.

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