Turning Waste into Clean Energy - IIT Roorkee Transfers Waste-to-Hydrogen Technology to Industry Partner

Roorkee, December 3, 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has successfully transferred a cutting-edge technology related to Catalytic Hydrothermal Gasification of Organic Liquid Waste for Hydrogen-Rich Gas Production and to INFINATE INTEGRATED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLP, marking a significant step towards sustainable waste-to-energy solutions.

Developed by Prof. Narapureddy Siva Mohan Reddy of IIT Roorkee, the technology is innovative in converting organic liquid waste into hydrogen-rich gas using a continuous catalytic hydrothermal gasification process. The system makes it suitable for scalable and commercial applications in clean energy production.

This technology offers a sustainable solution for waste management, hydrogen recovery, and carbon footprint reduction, aligning with India’s mission to promote renewable and circular economy practices. It enables industries to transform organic effluents and liquid wastes into valuable hydrogen fuel, turning an environmental challenge into a green opportunity.

Prof. Narapureddy Siva Mohan Reddy, Inventor, IIT Roorkee, said, “Our research focuses on integrating process efficiency with environmental sustainability. This technology demonstrates that hydrogen can be efficiently derived from organic liquid waste, supporting the nation’s clean energy transition.”

Ramchandra Raju Dantuluri, CEO, Infinate Integrated Energy Technologies LLP, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with IIT Roorkee on this transformative waste-to-hydrogen technology. We aim to take this innovation from the laboratory to industry, helping India move closer to a hydrogen-based economy.”

Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik, Dean (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy), IIT Roorkee, remarked, “This transfer reflects IIT Roorkee’s dedication to translating advanced research into practical industrial solutions. We aim to continue building strong partnerships that promote technological innovation and sustainability.”

Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, added, “At IIT Roorkee, we believe in advancing technologies that create real-world impact. This waste-to-hydrogen innovation exemplifies how our research contributes to solving critical challenges in clean energy and waste management.”