ADNOC Gas, a leading player within ADNOC Group’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations, has partnered with Baker Hughes to introduce Levidian’s innovative LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant. This marks the first operational deployment of the LOOP, a breakthrough system that captures the carbon from methane—the primary component of natural gas—and converts it into valuable graphene and the hydrogen.

The LOOP unit, capable of producing over one tonne annually of both graphene and hydrogen, represents a significant advancement in ADNOC Gas’ efforts to meet global energy transition goals. The project’s pilot phase will gather crucial data to enhance AI modeling and digital twin technology, aimed at minimizing energy consumption and maximizing graphene output in future installations. ADNOC Gas forecasts that larger-scale implementations of the technology could generate up to 15 tonnes of graphene per year.

“This collaboration represents a transformative step forward for ADNOC Gas,” said Mohamed Al Hashemi, Chief Operations Officer of ADNOC Gas. “By converting methane into high-value products like graphene and clean hydrogen, we are not only driving decarbonization efforts but also contributing to the UAE’s industrial growth and climate ambitions.” Graphene, known for its exceptional strength and conductivity, has vast potential across industries such as electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, concrete, tires, and polymer pipes.

In addition to this pioneering project, ADNOC Gas is expanding its LNG capabilities. The company recently awarded contracts worth around $2.1 billion for an LNG pre-conditioning plant, compression facilities, and transmission pipelines for the Ruwais LNG Project. This expansion will more than double ADNOC’s current LNG capacity from 6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to over 15 mtpa.

The new Ruwais LNG facility, under the construction in Abu Dhabi, will be the one and only first LNG export terminal in the Middle East and in the North Africa (MENA) region to run on clean energy. The facility will include two liquefaction trains, each with a capacity of 4.8 million mtpa, for a total of 9.6 million mtpa. It will also leverage artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to improve safety, reduce emissions, and enhance efficiency.

ADNOC has also increased its budget allocation for decarbonization initiatives to a record $23 billion, up from $15 billion in 2024. This will support ADNOC’s ambitious goals of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 and eliminating the methane emissions by 2030 and cementing the company’s commitment to a sustainable energy future.