Hazer and EnergyPathways collaboration gains UK Government backing

Hazer Group has announced via the ASX that its UK partner, EnergyPathways plc, has confirmed recognition by the UK Government of its Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project as nationally significant. This status provides access to streamlined planning processes reserved for large-scale energy infrastructure developments.

In July 2025, Hazer and EnergyPathways announced a memorandum of understanding to assess the development of a 20,000 tonne per annum clean hydrogen facility integrated into the MESH project. Hazer says the designation of MESH as nationally significant enhances the opportunity for this integration, positioning Hazer’s technology at the core of a transformational energy hub for the UK.

The MESH project, located in northwest England, aims to create a cornerstone of the UK’s clean energy infrastructure by combining long-duration energy storage, flexible low-carbon power, low-cost hydrogen production and critical mineral supply. Hazer has now defined a feasibility study scope to progress evaluation of hydrogen, ammonia and graphite production using Hazer’s technology as part of the MESH development.

The UK Government and its energy policy framework is supportive of methane pyrolysis as a viable clean-energy pathway, recognising its potential to accelerate the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors and the reduction of Scope 3 emissions.

Hazer and EnergyPathways are currently finalising the scope of the feasibility studies along with the associated commercial terms covering study fees and deliverables.

“This is a significant milestone for our UK partner EnergyPathways and underlines the strong support from the UK Government for projects that can deliver clean, secure and affordable energy,” said Hazer Managing Director & CEO Glenn Corrie. “The recognition of MESH as nationally significant provides momentum for the project and enhances the opportunity for Hazer’s technology to be integrated into what we believe could become one of the UK’s most important energy hubs.”

Australian company Hazer’s technology enables the production of clean and economically competitive hydrogen and high-quality graphite, using a natural gas (or biogas) feedstock and iron-ore as the process catalyst.

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