ADNOC Gas and Baker Hughes have installed Levidian’s LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant.
The Gulf operator claims it marks the first-ever deployment of the technology at an operational gas processing site.
Source: Levidian
Carbon will be captured from methane, the main constituent of natural gas, and transformed into graphene, a material set to shape the future of multiple industrial applications, under a pilot trial.
The LOOP unit is capable of producing more than 1 tonne per annum (tpa) of graphene and 1 tpa of hydrogen, making it a dual-purpose innovation aligned with global energy transition goals. Future industrial-scale installations are expected to deliver 15 tpa.
Mohamed Al Hashemi, Chief Operations Officer of ADNOC Gas, said the deployment of LOOP technology is a significant milestone.
He said, “By transforming methane into valuable graphene and clean hydrogen, we are unlocking new value from natural gas, driving decarbonisation and supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and climate ambitions.”
Data collected during the pilot will be used to refine the ongoing development of AI modelling and digital twins to minimise energy consumption and maximise graphene output from future installations as part of Levidian’s growing fleet of LOOP units.
“This project demonstrates once more how the collaboration between Baker Hughes and ADNOC Gas unlocks the potential of new decarbonization technologies,” said Alessandro Bresciani, Senior Vice-President Climate Technology Solutions at Baker Hughes.
“Bringing innovation from startups and research labs into the reality of complex industrial sites requires technical skills and the highest level of collaboration and focus on health, safety and environment.”
John Hartley, CEO of Levidian, said it is seeing huge appetite within the market for graphene and looks forward to unlocking a new source of this ‘super material’.
The graphene produced at the Habshan complex will be evaluated and utilised by ADNOC’s Technology team to explore possible applications.
Graphene has the potential to be used across industries from enhancing the performance of electric vehicle batteries and solar panels to creating stronger, more durable materials such as concrete, tires, and polymer pipes.
Levidian received a Statement of Feasibility for its LOOP technology by independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV last March.
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