Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Norway’s Hystar AS partner for PEM electrolyser manufacturing in India

Exam-focused facts from the 17 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Norway-based Hystar AS have entered into a strategic tie-up for phased indigenisation and local manufacturing of PEM electrolyser systems in India.
The partnership is aimed at supporting green hydrogen projects in India by strengthening BHEL’s capabilities in PEM electrolyser systems.
Earlier in 2026, BHEL entered into a strategic tie-up with Thyssenkrupp Nucera India for alkaline electrolyser systems.
The collaboration strengthens BHEL’s position as one of the few Indian players capable of offering both alkaline and PEM electrolyser solutions.