Hazer technology to be evaluated by major Japanese power utility

Hazer Group has announced that the Hazer–KBR Alliance has entered into a binding agreement with a leading Japanese power generation and energy utility for a study to evaluate the integration and potential deployment of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology into its power generation systems.

The agreement marks the first Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)-led commercial engagement secured since completion of the Process Design Package in April 2026, highlighting the alliance’s ability to convert commercial marketing activity into paid customer studies.

Hazer said the agreement further expands its strategic presence in Japan and adds to the growing portfolio of commercial-scale opportunities being advanced under the Hazer–KBR Alliance.

Under the agreement, the Hazer–KBR Alliance will deliver a pre-feasibility study evaluating the integration of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology with the customer’s power generation portfolio. The study will assess hydrogen production capacities of 30,000 and 300,000 tonnes per annum and is expected to be completed by year-end.

“This is a large-scale opportunity with a strategic customer that underscores the potential for Hazer technology to be deployed at significant commercial scale,” said Hazer’s CEO and MD, Glenn Corrie. “Securing another revenue-generating study under the Hazer–KBR Alliance demonstrates the growing commercial momentum of the partnership and the strong application potential for Hazer’s technology across the Japanese market.

“We look forward to working with our Japanese customer and KBR to progress this important study and demonstrate the potential for methane pyrolysis to deliver scalable, commercially competitive low-emissions hydrogen to the clean power sector.”

Hazer’s position in Japan has also been strengthened by the recent grant of a key patent by the Japanese Patent Office, providing further protection for Hazer’s intellectual property in the Japanese market.

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