Elcogen partners with JNK India to boost green hydrogen in hard-to-abate sectors

India could soon see a surge in green hydrogen projects that cut emissions and lower energy costs, thanks to a new collaboration between Elcogen and JNK India Limited. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa to explore using Elcogen’s solid oxide technology for cleaner, more efficient energy production.

The MoU focuses on deploying Elcogen’s proprietary solid oxide stacks and multi-stack modules in applications that recover and use waste heat. Early targets include hard-to-abate industries such as green ammonia, green urea, e-fuels, and Power-to-X solutions, all critical for lowering carbon footprints.

This collaboration also looks at hybrid system concepts combining alkaline and solid oxide technologies, which could make green hydrogen production more cost-effective and scalable. For businesses and communities, that means cheaper, cleaner energy and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.

Elcogen recently appointed Anil Srikar Pavuluri as Business Development Director for India and APAC, and he, alongside Mikael Jansen, Global Director of Business Development, engaged with key stakeholders across India’s energy ecosystem at the event. The MoU marks Elcogen’s first agreement with an Indian Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company, signaling its serious expansion into the market.

Dipak Bharuka, CEO of JNK India Limited, highlighted that the partnership is strategic for helping customers adopt solutions that meet their energy transition goals, strengthening India’s green energy ecosystem. Elcogen CEO and Founder Enn Õunpuu added that the collaboration allows them to better understand local energy needs while sharing solid oxide expertise.

By combining advanced European solid oxide technology with India’s engineering capabilities, the partnership aims to accelerate the country’s shift to low-carbon energy, opening doors for industries and communities to access cleaner power and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

This is not just a corporate deal; it’s a practical step toward greener factories, fuels, and electricity that could reshape energy costs and climate impact in India and beyond.