Hazer Group Ltd has announced that, together with its strategic partner KBR, it has been awarded a paid concept engineering study by UK-based EnergyPathways plc for the development of a hydrogen and graphite manufacturing facility in England.
In an ASX announcement, Hazer said the agreement represents the first commercial project under the Hazer–KBR Strategic Alliance and marks an important step in advancing the company’s commercialisation strategy through technology licensing and engineering services.
According to Hazer, the proposed facility – featuring a Hazer plant with an indicative hydrogen production capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum – will form part of EnergyPathways’ Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project in northwest England.
The project has been recognised by the UK Government as a development of national significance under the Planning Act 2008, enabling access to streamlined planning and approval processes for major energy infrastructure.
Under the agreement, the Hazer–KBR Alliance will lead the engineering design and cost estimation deliverables, with work commencing immediately and completion expected in 2026 in line with EnergyPathways’ project timeline.
Hazer said revenue from the initial phase is estimated to be around A$0.5 million, with all other terms of payment being customary.
Hazer Managing Director and CEO Glenn Corrie said the agreement reinforces the company’s strategic focus on expanding its global manufacturing footprint through partnerships and licensing opportunities.
“We’re pleased to see the EnergyPathways project progressing at pace, supported by its recognition as a nationally significant UK energy project,” Corrie said.
“This agreement marks our first commercial agreement with KBR under the Alliance, establishing a strong foundation for what we expect will be the first of many projects together. With marketing of the Hazer technology now well underway, we expect to continue building momentum and delivering additional opportunities across our growing global pipeline.”
EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube said the collaboration will help advance the MESH project and contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation and energy security goals.
“Hazer’s world-leading and scalable methane pyrolysis technology underpins MESH’s potential to provide affordable decarbonised energy solutions to UK consumers and taxpayers while making a material contribution to the UK’s net zero ambitions, industrial growth strategy and energy security,” Clube said.
Hazer said the project marks its second revenue-generating initiative, following the FortisBC project in Canada, and represents another step toward commercial-scale deployment of its low-emission hydrogen manufacturing process.
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