Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta inaugurating the new manufacturing facility of HYDGEN’s 250 kW anion exchange membrane (AEM) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers at Innovation Day 2026 on Thursday at Ganjimutt in Mangaluru.
Mangaluru : Singapore-based deep-tech startup HYDGEN inaugurated a manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 20 MW at Ganjimutt in Mangaluru on Thursday, marking its Innovation Day 2026. The company also unveiled 250 kW anion exchange membrane and proton exchange membrane electrolysers designed to support hydrogen production for industrial applications. It plans to increase annual manufacturing capacity to 300 MW by 2029 and create local employment opportunities as operations expand. Assistant vice-president of manufacturing Venkatram said 80% of the company’s products were indigenously manufactured.
Co-founder and chief operating officer Dr Krishna Kumar said the company aimed to provide industries with a reliable hydrogen supply at predictable costs while manufacturing systems suited to the scale of Indian industry. Chowta said the company’s growth reflected the success of his ‘Back to Ooru’ vision, which seeks to encourage regional investment and development. He also highlighted the development of a stack featuring what HYDGEN described as India’s largest active area. Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta and Mangaluru City North MLA Dr Y Bharath Shetty attended the event. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru