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Chart supplies hydrogen compressors in India

Howden | October 30, 2025

We are delighted to announce the successful delivery of large reciprocating compressor packages to leading Indian customers. The compressors were built at Chart’s Howden facility in the Netherlands with Howden India supplying the balance of the packages.

Hydrogen reciprocating compressor

Technical Highlights – Polysilicon Compressor Packages:

  • Installed Power: 5500 KW Each
  • Compressor Model/Type: 4-Throw, horizontal balanced-opposed reciprocating compressor driven by synchronous motor
  • API Standard: API 618 (5th Edition)
  • Application: Hydrogen gas compression in polysilicon service

Technical Highlights – H Rich Gas Compressor Package:

  • Installed Power: 7400 KW
  • Compressor Model/Type: 6-Throw, horizontal balanced-opposed reciprocating compressor driven by synchronous motor
  • API Standard: API 618 (5th Edition)
  • Application: Hydrogen gas compression

These units represent the largest reciprocating compressors to be installed in their respective plants, custom-engineered to meet unique site-specific operational requirements - ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety.

This milestone further reinforces CHART’s commitment to supporting India’s growing demand for reliable, efficient, and robust compression solutions across the green energy landscape.

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