Hazer & KBR: commercial deployment of biomethane-based hydrogen production technology
By on June 04, 2025
Click to enlarge. The proprietary Hazer process uses an iron-based catalyst to produce high-grade hydrogen and controlled carbon morphologies from bio-gas sourced methane. Source: Hazer Group.
KBR will act as exclusive global partner in the commercial deployment and licensing of Hazer Group’s proprietary methane pyrolysis technology in the methanol and ammonia markets.
Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology uses an iron-based catalyst to break down biomethane to produce hydrogen and controlled carbon morphologies. Here at Ammonia Energy, we’ve been tracking Hazer’s technology development for a number of years, including as part of our Ammonia Energy Live webinar series in 2021.
In November 2024, Hazer completed a successful commercial demonstration of its technology in a first generation reactor. Following 450 hours of continuous runtime (the longest streak), the demonstration achieved the “process and reactor test objectives” including the production of “high-quality graphite.” For this year, the company aims to test its second-generation reactor, at a production scale of 20,000 tons per year of hydrogen.
This is a transformational transaction for Hazer coming at a critical time when the world urgently needs affordable, low-emissions hydrogen to decarbonise legacy hard-to-abate industries. Building on the momentum of our successful Commercial Demonstration Plant and technology test program, which laid the foundations of commercialisation last year, this partnership represents a strong endorsement and the next logical step in delivering on our strategic roadmap and unlocking long-term value for shareholders.
KBR has the scale, capability and reputation to help accelerate the deployment of Hazer’s technology at industrial scale. We see immediate potential in the ammonia and methanol sectors – industries with significant CO2 footprints and strong demand for clean alternatives. KBR’s market leadership, global reach and execution strength make them an ideal partner to bring our vision to life.
Glenn Corrie, Hazer CEO and MD, in his organisation’s official press release, 5 May 2025
KBR’s proven global expertise in deploying sustainable technology solutions complements Hazer’s leading methane pyrolysis technology, making us ideal partners. Our market assessment and due diligence have highlighted Hazer’s potential to decarbonize the global ammonia and methanol sectors. We are excited to partner with Hazer to provide a compelling low- carbon hydrogen production solution to meet growing global demand.
Jay Ibrahim, President Sustainable Technology Solutions, KBR, in Hazer Group’s official press release, 5 May 2025