Overview
- The companies signed the deal Wednesday at the Make it in the Emirates event, launching a $2 million to $5 million first phase in Sharjah.
- Levidian will deploy modular Loop units this year to reach about 15 tonnes a year by December, with one unit already on the way.
- The Loop process uses microwave plasma to split methane into solid carbon in graphene form and hydrogen, creating a new materials stream and a hydrogen byproduct.
- Early expansion could lift investment to about $50 million within two to four years, with scaling to hundreds of tonnes a year if customer trials convert to orders, alongside plans to localize Loop assembly in the UAE.
- Output is aimed at construction, polymers, coatings and energy uses, as analysts expect the global graphene market to grow from about $2.9 billion in 2026 to more than $15 billion by 2031, with China currently the leading producer.