ADNOC Gas recently announced a partnership with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, to successfully install Levidian’s patented LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant.
This marks a groundbreaking achievement as it represents the first-ever deployment of this technology at an operational gas processing facility.
By employing the LOOP technology, ADNOC Gas will capture carbon from methane, the primary component of natural gas, and convert it into graphene, a versatile material with the potential to revolutionize various industrial applications.
“The deployment of LOOP technology is a significant milestone for ADNOC Gas. By transforming methane into valuable graphene and clean hydrogen, we are unlocking new value from natural gas, driving decarbonization and supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and climate ambitions,” stated Mohamed Al Hashemi, chief operations officer at ADNOC Gas.
The deployed LOOP unit is designed to produce over one ton of graphene and one ton of hydrogen annually, showcasing its dual-purpose capabilities and alignment with global energy transition goals.
It is important to note that the Habshan complex, recognized as one of the world’s largest gas processing plants, processes around 6 billion standard cubic feet of gas daily.
Relevant: ADNOC Gets Green Light From DNV For Middle East’s First CO2 Storage Site
This processed gas is then distributed to utilities and industrial consumers across the UAE, including vital sectors such as water desalination and steel production.
Alessandro Bresciani, senior vice president of climate technology solutions at Baker Hughes, commented: “This project demonstrates once more how the collaboration between Baker Hughes and ADNOC Gas unlocks the potential of new decarbonization technologies.”
“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.”
Read more: Baker Hughes Unveils CarbonEdge: A Comprehensive Digital Solution For CCUS
