Hazer Group Ltd has entered into a binding global alliance with Kellogg Brown and Root LLC (KBR), a leading international provider of technology and engineering solutions, to license and commercialize Hazer’s proprietary methane pyrolysis technology. The agreement positions KBR as Hazer’s exclusive global partner for marketing, licensing, and deploying the Hazer Process in the ammonia and methanol markets.

KBR has a long-standing reputation for commercializing cutting-edge industrial technologies. With more than 260 licensed grassroots ammonia plants since 1943, KBR technologies are used to produce over half of the world’s ammonia. The company also has a history of high-profile collaborations, including a US$100 million strategic investment in Mura Technology to scale its advanced plastic recycling solutions and a partnership with ExxonMobil for advanced catalyst development.

This new alliance enables KBR and Hazer to target immediate commercial opportunities in ammonia and methanol sectors—industries with significant carbon footprints and increasing demand for low-emission hydrogen alternatives. Beyond those markets, both companies intend to pursue wider opportunities in the hydrogen economy.

KBR President Jay Ibrahim said the alliance builds on KBR’s expertise in sustainable technology deployment, emphasizing Hazer’s potential to decarbonize large-scale hydrogen applications. Hazer CEO Glenn Corrie described the deal as transformative, reinforcing the company’s commercialization strategy and accelerating the deployment of its clean hydrogen technology.

The initial term of the alliance is six years, with the option to extend based on performance. Under the agreement, KBR will develop a process design package for Hazer facilities targeting production capacities of more than 50,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually. KBR will also contribute around A$3 million toward a projected A$3.0–5.0 million work program. The partnership targets multiple licensing deals during the initial term.

Hazer retains full ownership of its intellectual property, and its existing project pipeline is not included in the alliance. A performance-based incentive structure is in place for securing early commercial licenses. If licensing goals are unmet, the agreement allows for termination.

This alliance provides Hazer with a clear path to commercial scale, significantly enhancing its ability to deploy technology rapidly and cost-effectively. The partnership introduces new revenue streams and mitigates project risks by leveraging KBR’s execution capacity. Hazer aims to secure up to 10 licensing agreements in the next decade.

Hydrogen used in ammonia and methanol production accounts for over half of global hydrogen demand and generates more than 500 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Hazer’s technology offers a clean, “bolt-on” alternative for both existing and new facilities in a global US$120 billion market, with potential growth in marine transport and energy generation sectors.