British Company Rolls-Royce and TCS Forms Partnership for Hydrogen Project

Nitin Konde, Apoorva Bajj

Jul 25, 2024 — 2 min read

British Company Rolls-Royce and TCS Forms Partnership for Hydrogen Project

To further strengthen its green projects, the Indian IT firm Tata Consultancy Services has deepened its collaboration with the British multinational Rolls-Royce, which focuses on civil and defence aircraft as well as services and power systems.

As part of the partnership, researchers are looking into hydrogen fuel system technology, which might one day be used as a zero-carbon aviation fuel.

The environmental effect is something that TCS is also aware of. With 2016 as the baseline year, TCS established an ambitious sustainability goal in 2021: to cut absolute emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 70% by 2025 and reach net zero by 2030. After a baseline year of 2016, TCS decreased its absolute carbon footprint across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 80% by FY24, surpassing its objective result by 10%, a full year before the deadline.

Aiding Rolls-Royce With Their Engineering Needs

In order to help Rolls-Royce overcome the three main obstacles to enabling hydrogen for use in aviation—fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel systems integration with an engine—TCS has announced that it will offer engineering expertise and support to assist RR in achieving its goal.

The collaboration is in line with Tata Consultancy Services' primary objective of using technology for the betterment of society.

Innovative sustainability solutions are required to meet the ambitious targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Remarks From the Leadership

Alan Newby, Director of Research and Technology at Rolls-Royce, expressed his enthusiasm for "TCS's participation in our hydrogen research program, stating that their engineering capabilities will be instrumental in achieving our technological objectives. We have already made significant progress, and the presence of TCS provides us with supplementary capabilities as we continue on our mission to facilitate the energy transition in the aviation sector."

"The partnership between TCS and Rolls-Royce is an exciting one that represents a powerful alliance in the quest for sustainable aviation solutions," stated Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing at TCS. "We are in agreement with Rolls-Royce's aspiration for a more sustainable future. This partnership is the ideal opportunity to leverage our technological capabilities and environmental passion to promote innovation and an environmentally friendly aerospace sector."

Regu Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Internet of Things and Digital Engineering at TCS, stated, "For nearly a decade, TCS and Rolls-Royce have collaborated to enhance engineering excellence." At a time when the aviation industry is confronted with the pressing challenge of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining performance and efficiency, the new partnership for research into hydrogen fuel systems is a critical next step. It is in accordance with TCS' dedication to utilising technology to create a more sustainable future and make a positive impact on society.