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.Executive chairman and co-founder Dr Michael Geussens said the facility would allow HYDGEN to scale production and serve global markets. “This facility allows us to scale production significantly. Hydgen is not just built for India, it is built for the world to deliver practical, reliable, and cost-efficient hydrogen technology,” he said.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. Assistant vice-president of manufacturing Venkatram said 80% of the company’s products were indigenously manufactured. 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. Chowta said the company’s growth reflected the success of his ‘Back to Ooru’ vision, which seeks to encourage regional investment and development.Shetty said on-site hydrogen generation could reduce logistics costs and ensure purity for industries. He assured support for HYDGEN’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing and create jobs in the region.
