TKIL, SoHHytec to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in India

• TKIL Industries has partnered with Swiss firm SoHHytec to set up a green hydrogen plant in India
• An Indian partner for manufacturing, supplying equipment, and installing green hydrogen projects
• TKIL is expanding capacity within existing plants and has partnered with Germany’s HOPPECKE

EPC contractor TKIL Industries, previously identified as thyssenkrupp Industries India, has confirmed an agreement with Swiss firm SoHHytec to establish a green hydrogen plant in India next year. This partnership is to set up a green hydrogen plant India, advancing hydrogen production through renewable energy and driving sustainability. 

A senior company official explained that the partnership synergizes TKIL's engineering experience with SoHHytec's advanced artificial photosynthesis technology, which uses renewable energy including solar and wind to create low-cost decarbonized green hydrogen for industrial application.

Vivek Bhatia, MD & CEO of TKIL Industries stated, "I'm quite hopeful, within the next 12 months, you will see us building out a green hydrogen plant with our technology".

TKIL is a key player in the EPC industry and is presently engaged with companies across oil marketing sectors and steel sectors to understand how to accelerate deployment. This India hydrogen project supports the nation’s energy transition and commitment to clean energy solutions.

Furthermore, under the letter of intent, TKIL will also become SoHHytec's exclusive partner in India to manufacture and supply specialized equipment and provide hydrogen project installation.

Bhatia added, "We are the EPC player. We are talking to steel manufacturers. We are talking to oil marketing companies. So, whoever needs green hydrogen will invite us and we will build the plant for them and hand it over to them".

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This action is in keeping with the National Hydrogen Mission launched by the Indian government as one way to accelerate the shift of fossil fuel dependence, increase adoption of energy from renewables, and build a domestic capacity of green hydrogen of five million tonnes per year by 2030.

It is a key component of the country’s climate ambitions and aims to serve as a global hub for production of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

According to Bhatia, the company is working on integrating and developing new technologies as opposed to starting new facilities. TKIL is increasing capacity by building new production bays at existing production plants.

"But nevertheless, I think even we have been spending and we will consistently spend you know every year somewhere around ₹25 crore to ₹50 crore progressively you know to expand capacity... Of course once we are out of space then we will have to look at a major investment", Bhatia noted.

In addition to hydrogen, TKIL also partnered with HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co., in Germany, to provide advanced battery systems for the Indian rail sector. The company is also involved in mining, bulk material handling and cement plant solutions.