A Blueprint That Could Change How Hydrogen Gets Built

Hazer and KBR complete a commercial-scale process design for 30,000-tonne hydrogen output, cutting project risk globally

23 Jun 2026

Hazer Group and KBR finalized their commercial-scale Process Design Package for methane pyrolysis hydrogen production on April 15, standardizing industrial deployment and sharply reducing project risk for prospective licensees. The package targets 30,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year. Under their agreement, KBR acts as exclusive global licensor for Hazer's technology, extending the partnership's reach across Australia, North America, and the Middle East.

For developers and investors, the practical effect is significant. Rather than commissioning costly bespoke engineering work at the front end of each new project, they can now rely on a validated, repeatable blueprint. That shift compresses the timeline from concept to final investment decision and lowers the barrier to entry for new hydrogen projects.

Hazer CEO Glenn Corrie framed the milestone in forward-looking terms. "Completing the PDP marks a major milestone for our go-to-market strategy as Hazer accelerates toward commercial deployment," he said. His remarks signal that the company sees the package not as an endpoint but as a launchpad, with licensing conversations already moving across multiple regions.

Pyrolysis converts natural gas into hydrogen and solid graphite rather than carbon dioxide, positioning it as a lower-emissions alternative to conventional steam methane reforming. The graphite side-product matters commercially. It adds a second revenue stream and attracts industrial buyers seeking battery-grade material, strengthening project economics and Hazer's competitive case as clean-energy procurement targets tighten worldwide.

With a licensable, standardized design now in hand, the partnership is well placed to convert market interest into signed agreements. Broader adoption could expand low-emissions hydrogen supply chains across three of the world's most active energy markets.