The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has signed a MoU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to develop the world’s first green hydrogen plant within the premises of Cochin airport.
According to the agreement, BPCL will supply the technology, manage the operational aspects while taking charge of setting up the comprehensive green hydrogen plant and refueling station at Kochi Airport. CIAL will provide appropriate land, water, and green energy resources. The initial production from the plant will be used to power vehicles within the airport premises.
In November 2023, Servotech Power Systems secured an order for 2,649 AC electric vehicle chargers from BPCL.
In January 2023, BPCL signed a MoU with the Government of Rajasthan to set up a 1 GW renewable energy power plant in the state.
