HYDGEN Innovation Day 2025 held at Sahyadri Campus
Mangalore Today News Network
Mangaluru, April 11, 2025: HYDGEN Innovation Pvt. Ltd. hosted its flagship event, Innovation Day 2025, at its state-of-the-art facility at Sahyadri Campus in Mangaluru, bringing together stakeholders from government, academia, and industry to explore the promise and potential of green hydrogen in India’s energy future. The event, held on Wednesday, April 9, served as a platform for collaboration, policy dialogue, and technological exchange aimed at driving India’s clean energy transition.
The day began with an inaugural session attended by key dignitaries including T. D. Rajegowda, MLA of Sringeri and Chairman of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL); Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, Senior Director and Scientist ‘F’ at the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India; HYDGEN Chairman Dr. Michael Gryseels; CTO Dr. Goutam Dalapati; COO Dr. Manippady Krishna Kumar; Sahyadri College Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri; Director of Research Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, and other senior officials from HYDGEN.
In his inaugural address, T. D. Rajegowda emphasized Karnataka’s proactive role in promoting green hydrogen, highlighting policy initiatives including a forthcoming Green Hydrogen Policy, a proposed Green Energy Corridor, and pilot projects such as a 300kW installation at BTPS. These moves, he said, place Karnataka at the forefront of India’s clean energy transformation.
Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai elaborated on India’s broader vision under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, focusing on hydrogen valley projects, innovation in hydrogen production technologies, and the integration of storage, transport, and usage. He noted that DST’s work is key to reducing costs and making hydrogen a viable component of India’s net-zero strategy.
A keynote talk by Deepak Yadav offered a comprehensive overview of the green hydrogen value chain—exploring production pathways like green ammonia and methanol, economic viability, infrastructure development, and India’s positioning as a global hub for GH2 exports.
The panel discussion Fuelling the Future: Investment Strategies for Green Hydrogen in India brought together experts including Mohammed Shoeb Ali (TVC), Dr. Avishek Kumar (VFlowTech), and Priyaanka S (YonderH2 Adore), moderated by Dr. Gryseels. The dialogue centered around industrial use cases, investment opportunities, and strategies for market readiness.
Several subject experts presented on key technologies and industrial applications of green hydrogen. Mr. Sunil Sachdev of Indian Oil Corporation spoke on replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen in refineries to cut emissions. Dr. Nagesh Kini of Vimano EWA highlighted membrane technologies improving electrolyzer efficiency. Mr. Snehal Suryavanshi addressed the role of ultra-pure water in sustaining high-efficiency hydrogen production.
Innovations in electrolyzer components were discussed by Dr. Prashanth Suryawanshi (Tridiagonal Solutions) on membrane electrode assemblies, and by Mr. Shyam Prasad (Speciality Graphites) and Mr. Adithya (Meenakshi Moulding) on gasket solutions. Dr. Vaibhav Ancham of ChemEngg Research underscored advancements in catalysts and membranes for scalable, cost-effective hydrogen generation.
Policy associate Kamya Kalra (GH2 India) outlined India’s progressive green hydrogen policy framework, with support for production incentives, infrastructure, and demand creation in sectors like steel and shipping. Mr. Jayant Mali of Batliboi Ltd detailed the company’s integration of hydrogen technologies into industrial processes, supporting India’s broader decarbonization goals.
HYDGEN Innovation Day 2025 not only showcased emerging technologies and investment potential in green hydrogen but also underscored the urgency for collective action. With active participation from government bodies, corporate leaders, and research institutions, the event marked a significant step toward positioning India as a global leader in clean hydrogen innovation and sustainability.