Hazer Group has obtained a new patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio in hydrogen and graphitic carbon production.
The approval of US patent application (US 18/195,530) brings the company’s total number of registered patent rights in the United States to four, Hazer said in a news release.
The newly granted patent covers a method for pre-treating a naturally occurring polycrystalline iron-ore-grade catalyst, using a fluidised bed reactor to convert hydrocarbons into hydrogen and high-quality carbon materials.
The process allows for the efficient and cost-effective production of clean hydrogen while capturing valuable carbon materials through separate extraction streams.
Hazer CEO and Managing Director Glenn Corrie described the patent approval as a significant milestone for the company.
“Securing this US patent is a critical milestone for Hazer as we continue to expand our presence in global hydrogen and decarbonisation markets,” Corrie said.
“The US and North America more broadly are strategic markets for clean energy innovation, and our proprietary technology provides an attractive pathway for locally produced low-cost, clean hydrogen and graphite utilising existing natural gas infrastructure and supply chains.”
The approval reinforces Hazer’s competitive standing in methane pyrolysis, a process that allows for the production of hydrogen without emitting significant greenhouse gases.
The company sees this as an important step in its broader commercialisation strategy.
“This patent reinforces our leadership position in methane pyrolysis and strengthens our competitive advantage as we advance our commercialisation strategy,” Corrie added.
Hazer said it continues to pursue patent filings across multiple jurisdictions in alignment with its strategic intellectual property and commercialisation roadmap.
