The methane pyrolysis method is designed to use low levels of electricity and does not rely on renewable power sources or geological carbon sequestration. It is engineered to be scalable, with the potential to produce up to 100,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually per process train. The process also yields graphite, a valuable form of carbon used in batteries, lubricants, and high-temperature industrial applications.
According to Graphitic, the technology can operate cost-effectively at current market conditions without government subsidies. It is also location-flexible, capable of being deployed wherever natural gas or liquefied natural gas (LNG) is accessible.
Mario Tommaselli, Senior Vice President of Gas & Low Carbon Energies at Technip Energies, stated: “Technip Energies is excited to enter into this cooperation with Graphitic Energy and bring forward our recognized hydrogen production experience and fluidized bed expertise to standardize plants globally for the production of hydrogen and synthetic graphite with minimal direct CO2 emissions. The standardized designs will allow for lower pre-investment costs, accelerated implementation time, high predictability on project economics, and reduced overall capital costs. This cooperation underscores Technip’s commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative, cost-effective low-carbon solutions, strengthening our technology portfolio.”
Zach Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of Graphitic Energy, commented: “Graphitic’s technology enables the production of two critical products from natural gas. We’ve taken it from an idea, through the lab scale, and into a large pilot generating tonnes of graphitic material. Collaborating with Technip Energies will enable us to get to market faster and provide interested parties with high-quality engineering packages.”
The agreement also includes funding for testing campaigns to support further technological development. In late 2025, the two companies plan to establish a licensing agreement to accelerate global deployment of the technology.
In March 2025, Graphitic commissioned a pilot facility in San Antonio, Texas. This plant can produce several hundred kilograms of hydrogen and up to 1,000 kilograms of graphite daily and operates continuously. It is expected to remain in operation through the end of the year.
This partnership represents a step toward expanding practical, low-emission hydrogen solutions and reinforces both companies' commitment to sustainable energy innovation.
