Hazer-KBR Alliance secures paid study with leading Japanese power utility
Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt,
Deputy Editor
Global Hydrogen Review,
Hazer Group Ltd has announced that the Hazer-KBR Alliance has entered into a binding agreement with a leading Japanese power generation and energy utility for a paid study to evaluate the integration and potential deployment of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology into its power generation portfolio in Japan.
The agreement marked the first 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.
The agreement further expanded Hazer's strategic presence in Japan and added to the growing portfolio of commercial scale opportunities being advanced under the Hazer-KBR Alliance.
Hazer’s CEO and MD Glenn Corrie, said: “This is a large scale opportunity with a strategic customer that underscores the potential for Hazer technology to be deployed at significant commercial scale. 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.”
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 tpy and is expected to be completed by year-end.
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 this strategic market.
Japan continues to represent a strategically important market for Hazer, reflecting strong demand for low-emissions hydrogen solutions and the country's ongoing focus on energy security and decarbonisation.
The study will be delivered under common industry terms. Hazer revenue for the initial phase is expected to be approximately AUS$65 000.
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