Technip Energies' Claremont office in the U.S. has joined forces with Graphitic Energy, formerly C-Zero, to collaborate on scaling clean hydrogen technology. The partnership focuses on the development and deployment of Graphitic's methane pyrolysis technology, which uses natural gas to produce hydrogen and graphite. This innovative process is low-electricity-intensive, cost-competitive without government subsidies, and can potentially produce 100,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year in a single process train. The collaboration between Technip Energies and Graphitic Energy aims to standardize plant designs globally, reduce pre-investment costs, accelerate implementation time, ensure high predictability on project economics, and lower overall capital costs. This strategic cooperation highlights Technip Energies' commitment to delivering sustainable and cost-effective low-carbon solutions, leveraging Graphitic's innovative technology. Graphitic Energy's CEO mentioned that the collaboration will expedite market entry and provide engineering packages to interested parties. The agreement includes funding for testing campaigns to advance technology, with plans to enter into a licensing collaboration agreement later in 2025 to facilitate the global deployment of Graphitic's technology. Notably, Graphitic's pilot plant in Texas, commissioned in March 2025, is already showcasing significant capabilities by producing hydrogen and solid carbon on a daily basis, operating continuously. This successful operation sets a strong foundation for further expansion and the promotion of clean hydrogen technology.