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Hydroplane CEO and Founder Dr. Anita Sengupta Named a Reuters Women Trailblazer 2026
Los Angeles, CA — March 10th, 2026
Hydroplane today announced that its CEO and Founder, Dr. Anita Sengupta, has been recognized by Reuters as a Women in Energy Trailblazer 2026. The honor highlights leaders across the global energy sector who are advancing innovation, driving transformation, and helping build a more diverse and future-ready energy industry.
The recognition was announced by Reuters as part of its Trailblazing Women in Energy 2026 initiative, which spotlights executives whose work is shaping the future of the global energy landscape. The program celebrates leaders whose contributions—from breakthrough technologies to transformative leadership—are helping move the industry forward.
Dr. Sengupta was recognized for her leadership in advancing next-generation energy technologies and for her work driving innovation at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and emerging technology through Hydroplane.
“At Hydroplane, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in next-generation energy technologies for heavy duty transport decarbonization, while building a team and mission focused on real-world impact.” – Dr. Anita Sengupta
The recognition coincides with International Women’s Day and reflects Reuters’ theme #GiveToGain, which emphasizes how mentorship, collaboration, and inclusive leadership help build a stronger and more dynamic global energy sector.
The full Trailblazing Women in 2026 report can be accessed here:
https://events.reutersevents.com/trailblazers2026
About Hydroplane
Founded by former NASA engineer Dr. Anita Sengupta, Hydroplane Ltd. is an advanced powerplant developer focused on energy-resilient propulsion and power systems for energy and aerospace applications. The company is developing a modular hydrogen fuel cell powerplant architecture designed for aviation electric propulsion, mobile power generation, and auxiliary power applications across crewed, uncrewed, and robotic platforms.
Built by a team of space program–trained engineers, Hydroplane’s technology is engineered for scalability, low acoustic signature, and mission adaptability. Hydroplane is a winner of the U.S. Army xTechSearch 8 competition, finalist in Army xTech Humanoid, and has successfully executed Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force.
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