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Gas Malaysia, Levidian ink MoU to explore graphene production
by GLORIA HARRY BEATTY
GAS Malaysia Bhd, a member of the MMC group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based climate technology firm Levidian Ltd to explore the deployment of Loop, a methane-cracking decarbonisation device, in Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region.
Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate on installing a reference Loop unit in Malaysia as a potential launchpad for broader commercialisation across the region.
The Loop system converts methane into clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene, which has growing applications in advanced materials, batteries, construction, and the automotive sector.
The agreement aligns with Gas Malaysia's GM32 strategy, a 10-year roadmap to diversify its business along the gas value chain and into cleaner energy solutions.
Gas Malaysia president and GCEO Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap (picture) said by leveraging transformative technologies like Loop, the company aims to enhance the value of natural gas, diversify its revenue streams and reinforce its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda in support of Malaysia's energy transition.
'Our venture into high-quality graphene aligns well with the goals of Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030,' he said in a statement.
Graphene has been identified as one of four game-changing advanced materials under the National Advanced Materials Technology Roadmap 2021-2030, with the potential to transform the manufacturing sector.
'Building on Gas Malaysia's strong presence in supplying natural gas to industrial customers, we are committed to elevating our value-added offerings with the introduction of graphene application across multiple industrial sectors,' he added.
Ahmad Hashimi said by aligning innovation with sustainability, the company aims to deliver added value to its customers while contributing meaningfully to the nation's industrial transformation and low-carbon future.
Meanwhile, Levidian CEO John Hartley stated that the MoU lays the foundation for an impactful collaboration, delivering both economic and environmental value through innovation.
'We are proud to partner with Gas Malaysia in bringing Loop to Southeast Asia, supporting both the region's decarbonisation goals and wider adoption of graphene as we continue on our journey to become one of the world's largest producers of high-quality, more sustainable graphene,' he said.
