Hazer and EnergyPathways sign MOU to develop clean hydrogen facility in UK

Hazer Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with UK-based EnergyPathways to assess the development of a clean hydrogen production facility in northwest England.

The proposed project aims to develop a Hazer-licenced facility producing 20,000 tonnes per annum integrated with EnergyPathways' Marram Energy Storage Hub infrastructure project.

Under the MOU, the parties will conduct concept engineering studies to assess the production of hydrogen, ammonia and graphite. The planned facility will utilise feedstock from MESH to produce, store and distribute these products in northwest England.

Hazer will leverage its strategic alliance with KBR for integration of Hazer technology with manufacturing of ammonia. The studies form part of a broader scoping phase intended to determine the preferred technical design for advancement into Front End Engineering and Design.

Chief executive Glenn Corrie said the company was delighted to be working with the experienced team at EnergyPathways to integrate Hazer's technology into the strategic MESH infrastructure project.

“We welcome the pragmatic approach from the UK Government that recognises and supports various pathways to achieve the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors, with the inclusion of technology solutions such as Hazer,” Corrie said.

EnergyPathways chief executive Ben Clube said the MOU was a significant milestone for the company's plans to provide the UK with affordable, reliable low-carbon energy and energy products.

Hazer has granted EnergyPathways 12 months of limited exclusivity to use Hazer's licenced technology in the UK.

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