SRM University-AP, Hynfra PSA explore collaboration to establish Centre of Excellence
The meeting was attended by founder-chairman of JK Srivastava Hynfra PSA Ltd. K. Srivastava, chairman of Hydrogen Technology Committee at KIG, Poland, and CEO of Hynfra PSA Tomoho Umeda, director at Hynfra PSA, Poland, Katarzyna Czumuda and executive director-Research, SRM Group of Institutions, D. Narayana Rao among other university leadership, faculty and researchers.
The Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, established the State's vision to become India's largest green hydrogen hub by 2030. The declaration was approved by the State cabinet, reinforcing the government's commitment to rapid, sustainable energy transformation and SRM University-AP was identified as the State nodal agency for R&D activities of hydrogen technologies.
Mr. Srivastava lauded the fast-track policy environment in Andhra Pradesh and expressed confidence in initiating joint pilot projects within a realistic time frame. He also explored proposals of developing an energy transition towards carbon-neutral data centres powered by hydrogen, co-firing ammonia in decommissioned coal plants, and manufacturing hydrogen-powered mobility solutions.
Mr. Tomoho Umeda emphasised the need for a financially sustainable model to support hydrogen innovation, highlighting India's unique advantage in renewable energy potential, green ammonia production and market readiness. He also underscored the importance of localised solutions backed by international collaboration.
D Narayana Rao addressed the potential to jointly develop world-class manufacturing and testing infrastructure for high-pressure hydrogen cylinders (type IV and V) and exploring onboard electrolysis and catalyst design and development.
Further, the discussions focused on identifying concrete areas for collaboration between SRM University-AP and Hynfra PSA, with the shared goal of developing innovative, scalable, and commercially viable hydrogen technologies.
Both parties expressed strong interest in plans to launch a joint R&D unit and testing facilities in the university's upcoming Industrial Research Park, where grassroot problems can be identified and addressed through actionable solutions. The university's leadership intends to establish the unit within the next three months to accelerate this shared mission.
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