Levidian wired into US market through landmark deal

The collaboration will see the installation of Levidian’s LOOP technology at Southwire where it will capture carbon from methane to produce a hydrogen-rich blend gas.

The teams will also be working on useful applications for the hydrogen and graphene, which can be used as a high-quality additive to increase the performance of materials as wide-ranging as concrete, batteries and plastics.

Levidian CEO John Hartley said: “This collaboration with Southwire marks an important first step in our expansion into North America and our mission to help decarbonise some of the important sectors on the planet.

“By deploying our LOOP technology at Southwire’s facilities we're not just reducing carbon emissions, we're reshaping the landscape of sustainable industrial practices.”

Southwire is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wire and cable, delivering power to millions of people around the world. Nearly one in two new homes built and half of the cable used to transmit and distribute electricity in the United States is produced by Southwire.

Axel Schlumberger, Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Southwire, said: “This cooperation marks a significant stride towards our sustainability goals as we conduct exploratory work in graphene and hydrogen production and their potential applications.”

Levidian announced just this week its intention to establish a new base in the US, including a new manufacturing hub for its LOOP devices to serve customers across North America.

Earlier this year, the company confirmed plans to work with Canadian firm Strategic Resources to develop the world’s largest green iron plant in Québec – an important step towards a sustainable green steel industry.