Mumbai, April 30 -- The company said it has received approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) for the design and manufacturing of 250-litre high-pressure Type IV composite hydrogen cylinders. These cylinders are intended for onboard use in buses, trucks and trailers.

Time Technoplast has become the first company in India to secure such approval for this category of hydrogen storage systems. PESO has recommended the production of initial prototype cylinders for joint inspection and testing. The validation phase is expected to be completed within 90 days.

Hydrogen is emerging as a clean energy carrier, producing only water as a byproduct. Compared to conventional CNG systems that operate at around 200-250 bar,...