French company Technip Energies has joined forces with US-based Graphitic Energy to accelerate the commercialization of methane pyrolysis technology for creating low-emission hydrogen and graphite. The collaboration involves Technip Energies supporting the development of standardized plant designs and funding further testing of Graphitic Energy's process, which converts natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon without emitting CO2. This initiative aims to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually using Graphitic Energy's modular pyrolysis units, which consume less electricity than traditional methods. The partnership seeks to reduce pre-investment costs, enhance project implementation speed, ensure economic predictability, and lower overall capital expenditures. Graphitic Energy's CEO highlighted the advantages of accessing high-quality engineering packages through this partnership, facilitating a quicker scale-up and market entry. The article also mentions the successful operation of Graphitic Energy's pilot facility in San Antonio, Texas, capable of producing hydrogen and graphite with plans to operate until 2025. Methane pyrolysis, termed turquoise hydrogen, avoids CO2 emissions by converting methane into hydrogen and solid carbon, with the latter useful in multiple industries like battery manufacturing and construction.