LOOP decarbonisation tech gets first UK deployment

Developed by Cambridge-based Levidian, LOOP uses a patented low temperature, low pressure process to crack methane into its constituent atoms, hydrogen and carbon, without the need for catalysts or additives. The hydrogen can be used immediately as part of a low-carbon gas blend to support industrial decarbonisation, while the graphene can be used to improve the performance of a wide range of materials including consumer electronics and sporting goods.

The deployment at Eco Group marks not only the UK’s first LOOP instalment, but also the first LOOP installation anywhere in the world that incorporates fully integrated hydrogen separation. Following the initial deployment of the LOOP10 system at Eco’s HQ at Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, the firm has committed to working with clients and partners to deploy more than 60 larger LOOP1000 units across Scotland and beyond over the next five years. According to Levidian, a single LOOP1000 reduces CO2 equivalent (CO2e) by approximately 2,400 tonnes per year.