en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hazer Group Ltd has announced the granting of a key patent by the Japan Patent Office, strengthening the company's position in clean energy technology and manufacturing in Japan, and expanding intellectual property protection for its hydrogen and graphite production processes in this strategic market.

The patent (JP 2023-122178), covering the production of hydrogen and graphitic carbon from hydrocarbons, was formally granted following a notice of allowance received in May 2026. Hazer stated that this approval extends the original scope of protection, which was limited to hydrogen production from methane or natural gas using an iron oxide catalyst, to other proprietary aspects of its process.

The broader intellectual property coverage helps Hazer solidify its market position in Japan. The company's commercial and partnership programs in Japan include collaborations with Chubu Electric Power and Chiyoda Corporation, as well as a strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co. focused on graphite market development.

Hazer noted that this development brings its global portfolio of granted and pending patents to nearly 100, covering core technology series, reactor designs, and related systems. As part of its commercialization strategy, the company plans to continue seeking additional intellectual property protection in key international markets.

Hazer CEO and Managing Director Glenn Corrie described Japan as a "highly strategic market" for the company, citing Japan's reliance on natural gas and limited carbon capture and storage infrastructure as drivers of demand for low-emission hydrogen solutions. Corrie stated that Hazer has established long-term strategic collaborations with several top-tier Japanese companies, and securing this patent ensures the company's proprietary technology leadership in methane pyrolysis and low-cost clean hydrogen and graphite production.

The company said that as the technology advances toward larger-scale manufacturing and industrial applications, the strengthened patent position is expected to support future commercial deployment and potential licensing opportunities.

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