The Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology has entered into an agreement with NTF Energy Solutions Private Limited, Delhi, to support the commercialisation of indigenously developed Type-IV CNG cylinders.
The agreement has been signed for the project titled “Establishment of Manufacturing Facility for Commercialization of Type-IV CNG Cylinder,” the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Thursday, 7 May.
The project is aimed at setting up an advanced manufacturing facility for the production and commercialisation of Type-IV composite CNG cylinders developed in India.
The facility will use filament winding, blow moulding and high-pressure testing technologies to manufacture the cylinders.
According to the ministry, the initiative is expected to strengthen India’s domestic capabilities in advanced gas storage systems for clean transportation and emerging energy applications.
Type-IV composite cylinders are next-generation alternatives to conventional steel cylinders and offer up to 75 per cent weight reduction.
The ministry said this can improve vehicle efficiency and help reduce carbon emissions.
The cylinders are designed with a corrosion-free polymer liner, optimised CFRP layup and advanced mechanical locking systems.
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These features are intended to improve safety, durability and resistance against leakage, vibration and pressure cycling.
The design achieves a burst pressure exceeding 600 bar, which is substantially higher than prescribed regulatory requirements, the ministry said.
The technology has been developed indigenously by NTF Energy Solutions Private Limited and is intended to support India’s growing CNG mobility ecosystem.
The project also aligns with the Government’s wider focus on sustainable transportation, cleaner fuels and domestic manufacturing of advanced mobility components.
The proposed facility will use locally available raw materials and advanced manufacturing processes to create a cost-competitive production ecosystem for high-pressure composite cylinders.
The ministry said the project is expected to contribute to import substitution, technology self-reliance and the development of a resilient clean-energy supply chain in the country.
Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the development and commercialisation of advanced Type-IV composite cylinders is important for strengthening India’s clean mobility infrastructure and indigenous manufacturing ecosystem.
“TDB’s support to NTF Energy Solutions reflects the Government’s commitment towards enabling next-generation technologies that contribute to sustainable transportation, energy security, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Pathak added.
Naveen Jain and Naman Jain expressed gratitude for TDB’s support and said the assistance would help accelerate the commercialisation of indigenous lightweight composite cylinder technologies.
They said the support would enable the company to contribute to India’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient mobility solutions.
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