Expertise That Comes Together for Green Hydrogen
Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC) brings together research
institutions, technology organizations, automotive companies and implementation
partners with expertise across different areas of the green hydrogen value chain.
Each partner brings a distinct capability to the initiative, contributing to research, green hydrogen production, mobility, refueling, distribution, outreach and skill development.
Together, these capabilities form the collaborative ecosystem behind Pune Hydrogen Valley.
Our Ecosystem
Research & Technology Development
Within the P-HVIC ecosystem, research institutions and technology partners contribute
scientific expertise and technology development to support green hydrogen solutions
and their practical applications.
Green Hydrogen Production
Our ecosystem brings together research and engineering capabilities to develop and
implement green hydrogen production technologies, including the bio-route.
Industrial & Mobility Applications
Industry and mobility partners extend the ecosystem into practical applications,
supporting the utilization of green hydrogen across industrial and hydrogen-fueled
commercial mobility applications.
Refueling & Distribution
Infrastructure and distribution partners support the ecosystem by enabling hydrogen
refueling, distribution and its availability for intended applications.
Outreach & Skill Development
Outreach and knowledge partners strengthen the ecosystem through awareness,
knowledge sharing and skill-development activities.
Meet Our Partners
CSIR-NCL
CSIR-NCL: CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, a constituent laboratory of
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research scientific, India, has roots of high quality
research in chemistry and allied sciences & engineering. CSIR-NCL was formally
declared open and dedicated to the nation on 3 January 1950. The laboratory is
recognized globally; and has earned a reputation for scientific excellence in the field of
chemical sciences.
As the lead organization for the Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC) project, CSIR-NCL is committed to monitoring and mentoring the project to ensure its successful completion. Through this initiative, CSIR-NCL continues to demonstrate its
dedication to advancing scientific research and fostering innovation in sustainable
energy solutions.
ARI
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI): An institute established in 1946, is an autonomous,
grant-in-aid research institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. ARI has carried out pioneering R&D in the area of bioenergy. Anaerobic cellulolytic and methanogenic organisms from gobar gas plants were reported for the first time in India by the microbiology group of the ARI.
As the co-lead of the Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC) project, ARI is
involved in advising and implementing bio-route green hydrogen production technology
Chemdist
Chemdist: A Pune based Engineering and Technology company with an annual group turnover of ~ Rs. 100 Cr. The company was founded by Chemical Engineers and has been doing successful business in the Chemical Process, Pharma, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing for the last 12 years. The company business is spread across 500 plus clients within and outside India. Chemdist has its own design, engineering, manufacturing, and erection capabilities. Chemdist will set up a bio-route based plant to produce 0.6 KTPA Green Hydrogen.
IIT Guwahati
Chemdist Center of Excellence at IIT Guwahati is a research laboratory established by Chemdist at IIT Guwahati to conduct fundamental research and develop innovative technologies. The technology proposed in this Pilot- 1a, producing hydrogen and ethyl acetate from bio-ethanol, was developed at this CoE by Chemdist.
ARAI
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI): A government body established in 1966, is the leading automotive R&D organization in the country, set up by the Automotive Industry with the Government of India. ARAI is an autonomous body affiliated with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, ARAI plays a crucial role in advancing automotive research. In the Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC) project, ARAI will lead the mobility component. Through its research and development efforts, ARAI will ensure the development of two hydrogen-fueled vehicles and their successful demonstration at a commercial scale.
VE Commercial Vehicles
VE Commercials Vehicles: VE involves in design, development and manufacturing of commercial vehicles. The company develops both conventional I.C. Engine and battery driven heavy commercial vehicles. The role of VE in the P-HVIC is to develop and test two hydrogen fueled commercial vehicles.
Honda India
Honda India: Honda is a Japan based Automotive manufacturing company operating in India as Honda India. The company is involved in research, development, and manufacturing of two wheelers and passenger cars. The company is also focusing on green initiatives to meet the decarbonization goals of the transportation sector. Honda will supply fuel cells for commercial vehicles and act as technology partners for fuel cell vehicle development.
Sopan
M/s Sopan Engineering: Cluster partner to develop and supply hydrogen refueling station.
Purple Bus
Prasanna Purple is a well-established vehicle operating company in various states of the country. Prasanna Purple will operate the hydrogen buses developed in Pilot- 2 of this project.
PKC
Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC) is established by the Office of PSA. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and cabinet on matters related to science, technology and innovation with a focus on application of science and technology in critical infrastructure, economic and social sectors in partnership with Government departments, institutions and industry. PKC will do outreach activities and skill-development programs as a part of the P-HVIC project.
Super Spares and Services
Super Spares and Services, based in Pune, is a leading hydrogen distribution company with operations spanning several cities across India. The company plays a key role in strengthening the country’s hydrogen logistics network, supported by a fleet of over 80 specialized hydrogen-carrying trucks. Super Spares and Services act as distributor partners in the Pune Hydrogen Valley Project.
Progress Through Partnership
Pune Hydrogen Valley is shaped by the collective contribution of organizations bringing specialized knowledge, technology and implementation capabilities to the initiative.
With each partner playing a defined role, P-HVIC is working to translate collaborative effort into practical progress across the green hydrogen value chain.
Discover the projects bringing this collaboration to life.