Hazer Group has secured two new patents in Southeast Asia, extending its intellectual property protection in the region as it seeks to capitalise on growing hydrogen demand across Asia.
The new patents, granted in the Philippines and Thailand, add to the company’s existing portfolio in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, the company revealed in an ASX announcement.
With these additions, Hazer now holds 11 patents in Southeast Asia and 19 across the broader Asia region.
The patents relate to Hazer’s Iron Ore patent family, which underpins the company’s proprietary process of converting methane into clean hydrogen and high-quality graphite using iron ore as a catalyst.
“These patents, along with our broader portfolio across Asia, position us well in our ongoing dialogue with large industrial players in this important region,” said Glenn Corrie, Hazer CEO and Managing Director.
The company noted that the expansion of its regional IP aligns with growing early-stage commercial engagement and policy momentum in Asia.
The region accounted for around 40 million tonnes – or nearly 40 per cent – of the world’s hydrogen demand in 2024, with annual growth estimated at 4 per cent.
Hazer is currently in early-stage discussions with several corporations and governments across Asia, exploring integration opportunities in sectors such as ammonia, petrochemical, refining, steelmaking and power.
“Asia is a major consumer of hydrogen to fuel existing industry – an industry that, frankly, requires a clean solution like Hazer to deliver affordable, scalable, and commercially ready low-emissions hydrogen,” Corrie said.
The company highlighted Southeast Asia’s importance as a hydrogen growth hub, driven by rising energy demand, decarbonisation policies, and the presence of existing infrastructure, particularly from the liquefied natural gas sector.
Hazer said it continues to invest significantly in building its global IP position, describing the latest patent grants as another milestone in its journey toward commercial-scale, low-emissions hydrogen production.
