Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen plant design

Hazer Group has announced a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology, with the completion of a comprehensive process design package (PDP) for its Hazer Process, developed in close collaboration with Kellogg Brown & Root LLC (KBR).

“Completing the PDP marks a major milestone for our go-to-market strategy as Hazer accelerates toward commercial deployment,” said Hazer CEO Glenn Corrie. “It delivers a standardised, large-scale design that industrial customers and project developers can readily adopt and progress, providing a clear and economically viable pathway to project development.

“Together with KBR, we believe Hazer is a clear leader in methane pyrolysis, offering a scalable, cost-effective and ready-to-deploy solution at a time when energy and mineral security are increasingly important.”

Hazer and KBR developed the PDP to validate, optimise and standardise commercial-scale Hazer plant design, fast-tracking customer take-up and licensing. The work establishes a consistent engineering baseline that supports deployment across multiple applications and geographies.

The PDP includes a fully integrated process design, major equipment selection and agreed design philosophies consistent with global engineering standards. This milestone demonstrates the Hazer Process is at a level of technical maturity typically associated with advanced industrial technologies progressing towards broader commercial deployment.

“We are pleased to announce the achievement of this important milestone, representing a pivotal advancement in the ongoing collaboration between KBR and Hazer for methane pyrolysis technology,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “The completion of the comprehensive process design package demonstrates both KBR and Hazer’s commitment to advancing methane pyrolysis toward commercial-scale deployment.

“With a high degree of engineering maturity established, KBR is positioned to further customise this process to align with expected client requirements and deliver engineering excellence.”

The PDP design is based on a 30,000 tonnes per annum hydrogen plant, confirming large industrial-scale capability. This design supports scale-up across a range of configurations, including 10 to 50 ktpa single-train plants and multi-train developments exceeding 100 ktpa.

Image: Commercial-scale Hazer Process plant illustration. Credit: Hazer Group Ltd.