Belgium-based multinational John Cockerill signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to drive innovation in steel decarbonization technology, green hydrogen value chain, and defense products development contributing to the growth of India’s infrastructure, national security, and sustainability agenda.

The MoU will facilitate joint research initiatives in steel decarbonization technologies, green hydrogen value chain, and defense products development bringing together IIT Bombay’s academic excellence and John Cockerill’s engineering expertise.

The partnership will focus on the development of new solutions to address the evolving needs of the global steel sector, especially in achieving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. As a future perspective, this collaboration envisions support to the creation of Centers of Excellence dedicated in the future to steel technology, defense products, and green hydrogen value chain including production, storage, transportation, and usage.

This collaboration aligns with John Cockerill’s broader commitment to partner with India’s energy transition, focusing on green hydrogen applications, steel decarbonizing technologies, advanced defense products, and resource-efficient solutions. The collaboration also includes efforts to foster talent through internships, doctoral programs, and faculty development initiatives.