India welcomes first domestically-built hydrogen dispenser

The equipment developed by local manufacturer Fluitron is located in the city of Faridabad and is capable of filling tanks at 350 bar pressure.

Fluitron LLC, an established developer and manufacturer of industrial-grade gas compression systems, has completed the manufacturing, testing, installation and safety approvals for the first domestically-built hydrogen dispenser in India.

This project and its successful introduction is a significant milestone in the acceleration of hydrogen technology development in the country. The dispenser is capable of filling tanks at 350 bar pressure and features two nozzles for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as a third nozzle for the future addition of 700 bar hydrogen dispensing.

It also integrates a cascading system and pre-cooling protocols specified through international codes and standards.

“Hydrogen has the potential to revolutionize how India meets its growing energy needs while simultaneously promoting sustainability and reducing emissions. This investment in hydrogen technology helps ensure that India’s economy continues to grow while improving environmental quality and public health,” said Tom Joseph, Vice President of Business Development at Fluitron.

India currently relies heavily on coal and other fossil fuels for electricity generation. Combined with the fact that the nation is expected to be the world’s most populous country by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum, an energy crisis could be on the horizon. These additions to the Indian market represent a significant effort in boosting transition to alternative energies to diversify energy sources.