By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 16, 2025 3:29 pm
The MoU was signed as part of the Investment Promotion Activity under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences
KP Group, a leading Gujarat-based conglomerate with diversified business in renewable energy and infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy & Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat, for the establishment of Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle (EV) fuel stations across Gujarat.
The initiative, part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (North Region) held at Ganpat University, Mehsana, marks a major step towards strengthening Gujarat's clean energy and e-mobility ecosystem.
The MoU was signed as part of the Investment Promotion Activity under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel. Representing KP Group, Affan Patel, Whole Time Director, signed the MoU, while Bhakti Shamal, Joint Secretary, Energy & Petrochemicals Department, represented the Government of Gujarat.
Under this MoU, KP Group will invest Rs. 8,000 crore to establish a state-wide network of hydrogen and EV fuel stations, generating approximately 1,000 employment opportunities. The project will serve as a key enabler for Gujarat's transition toward low-carbon, sustainable mobility.
The Government of Gujarat, would facilitate KP Group in obtaining necessary permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances from relevant departments as per the prevailing state policies, rules and regulations-ensuring timely and smooth project implementation.
"Gujarat has consistently led India's clean-energy transition, and this MoU marks another milestone in that journey. Through this collaboration, we aim to create a robust, future-ready refuelling ecosystem for Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles that will not only enable industries, public transport and private mobility to adopt cleaner fuels with confidence, but also strengthen Gujarat's position as a frontrunner in sustainable and green infrastructure development." said Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Founding Promoter, KP Group.