Hazer and KBR Finalise Industrial-Scale Hydrogen Plant Design for Global Rollout

Commercial-Scale Design Validates Industrial Viability

Hazer Group (ASX:HZR) and engineering giant KBR (NYSE: KBR) have crossed a significant milestone with the completion of a comprehensive Process Design Package (PDP) for the Hazer® methane pyrolysis technology. This PDP delivers a standardised, industrial-scale design basis for a hydrogen plant capable of producing 30,000 tonnes annually, confirming both the technical maturity and economic viability of the process.

The PDP is more than a technical document; it represents a strategic leap in Hazer’s commercialisation journey. By providing a ready-to-deploy, standardised design, the package lowers barriers for industrial customers and project developers worldwide to adopt the technology. This milestone also enables Hazer and KBR to market a design with a high degree of engineering maturity, a crucial factor for securing project financing and customer confidence.

Framework for Scalable, Global Deployment

Developed over nearly 12 months, the PDP integrates process design, equipment selection, and engineering philosophies aligned with global standards. It supports a flexible scale-up from 10ktpa to 50ktpa single train plants, and multi-train configurations exceeding 100ktpa, highlighting the technology’s adaptability for various industrial applications and geographies.

This standardised design framework also enables more efficient development of tailored feasibility studies, basic engineering, and front-end design for clients. By controlling the PDP process internally, Hazer and KBR aim to reduce the risk of cost or operational changes during customised project development.

Hazer’s CEO Glenn Corrie emphasised the milestone’s significance for accelerating commercial deployment and providing a clear pathway for project development. The alliance with KBR, combining proprietary technology with global engineering expertise, positions Hazer as a credible leader in methane pyrolysis and low-emissions hydrogen solutions.

Strategic Alliance Strengthened Amid Industry Partnerships

KBR’s President of Sustainable Technology Solutions, Jay Ibrahim, highlighted the milestone as a pivotal advancement in their ongoing collaboration, reinforcing KBR’s ability to customise the process for client requirements. This engineering maturity is vital for meeting the expectations of large industrial clients evaluating clean hydrogen pathways.

The timing of this announcement follows Hazer’s recent commercial traction, including a significant graphite offtake agreement with Green Steel WA for low-emission steel production. This deal underscores the growing market interest in Hazer’s integrated hydrogen and graphite production capabilities, which are critical inputs for decarbonising heavy industries. The PDP’s completion complements these developments by providing a robust technical foundation to support project scale-up and licensing activities.

While the announcement stops short of revealing specific commercial contracts or deployment timelines, the PDP’s completion marks a clear step toward industrial-scale adoption. It will be central to Hazer’s licensing and project development efforts under the Hazer-KBR alliance, which continues to expand its global footprint and partnerships.