en.Wedoany.com Reported - Australian clean technology company Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) has reached a global exclusive cooperation intent with rail transit equipment supplier Alstom. The signed memorandum of understanding specifies that the two parties will jointly advance the testing and development of graphene products in the rail transit sector, initially focusing on train HVAC systems to evaluate the material's effectiveness in improving heat exchange efficiency, enhancing equipment durability, and reducing energy consumption, while exploring its commercialization pathway.
Craig Nicol, CEO and Managing Director of GMG, noted that the rail transit industry imposes stringent requirements on product performance and energy efficiency standards, and graphene materials have the potential to improve performance across multiple areas. He expressed that the company looks forward to completing product development through this collaboration and opening up application opportunities in the rail transit market.
Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman of GMG, believes that establishing an exclusive global partnership with Alstom is a key step toward the large-scale application of graphene technology. The rail transit market is vast and technically demanding, and this collaboration is expected to bring new revenue streams and business growth points for GMG.
Currently, the relevant products are still in the prototype testing and joint development stage. Whether they can ultimately achieve commercial deployment depends on technical validation, product performance, cost controllability, certification progress, and the actual procurement intentions of Alstom and its end customers.
Alstom is a global leader in rail transit equipment and systems, with a product portfolio covering high-speed trains, intercity trains, metros, monorails, trams, and turnkey systems, as well as full lifecycle services, infrastructure, signaling solutions, and digital solutions. The company operates in 61 countries worldwide, with approximately 87,800 employees. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, its revenue was 19.2 billion euros.
GMG is a clean technology company headquartered in Australia, primarily engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of graphene-based energy-saving and energy storage products. The company uses its proprietary process to decompose methane from natural gas into graphene, hydrogen, and a small amount of residual hydrocarbon gases. GMG claims that this method can produce high-quality, low-impurity graphene materials at low cost and at scale, with properties adjustable for different application scenarios.
In the energy-saving segment, GMG is currently promoting graphene-enhanced coatings for HVAC and refrigeration systems, which improve heat exchange efficiency and reduce operating energy consumption. This product has gradually expanded its supply to areas such as electronic device heat sinks, industrial plants, and data centers. Additionally, GMG has developed graphene lubricant additives for diesel engines, which can reduce fuel consumption.
In energy storage, GMG is collaborating with the University of Queensland and, with support from the Australian government, advancing the research, development, and commercialization of graphene aluminum-ion batteries. The company has also developed graphene additive slurries to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries. GMG's current four core business objectives include: increasing graphene and cell production capacity, driving stable revenue from energy-saving products, developing next-generation battery technologies, and improving the supply chain and partner ecosystem.
