It goes without saying that 2025 was a defining year for Carbon280. It marked our transition from design and development into construction, commissioning and operations of the Hydrilyte® Technology Pilot (HTP), alongside meaningful progress in research, partnerships and intellectual property development. The year was shaped by a series of technical and organisational milestones that collectively moved Carbon280 closer to industrial validation of our highly anticipated Hydrilyte® technology.
How 2025 started for Carbon280 and the Hydrilyte® team
The early part of the year was focused on finalising our technology positioning, refining the Hydrilyte® system design, and aligning research, engineering and operations teams ahead of the HTP launch in August 2025.
Through this time, attention was directed toward resolving technical risks, clarifying system requirements and ensuring the organisation was prepared for the transition from laboratory-scale work to an operational plant environment.
Construction, commissioning and launch of the Hydrilyte® Research Facility
A central milestone in 2025 was the successful construction, commissioning and launch of the Hydrilyte® Technology Pilot (HTP) at our Hydrilyte® Research Facility in Kwinana, Western Australia. This event marked Carbon280’s transition from laboratory development to industrial-scale demonstration.
The official launch brought together investors, partners and government representatives, underscoring the relevance of the technology to Australia’s hydrogen ambitions. The facility was formally opened by the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Western Australia’s Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara, who attended the launch and officially opened the plant.
Since launching the Hydrilyte Research Factility we have hosted high level delegations from The Netherlands, Germany and Japan.
Technical progress and R&D outcomes
In parallel with pilot delivery, the team achieved several critical R&D milestones. These included advances in hydrogen storage performance and the completion of initial purification and separation tests which have opened a potential new market for purification of natural hydrogen streams.
The results have strengthened our understanding of Hydrilyte® system behaviour and are directly informing ongoing optimisation, operational strategies and scale-up pathways. During the year, we also expanded the team and enhanced laboratory capabilities, building the technical depth required to support increasingly complex development and testing activities.
Partnerships and ongoing support
Throughout 2025, not only did Carbon280 create new industry collaborations, but our existing strategic partnerships were strengthened and intellectual property development continued in parallel with technical work. Specifications and claims for patent filings advanced throughout the year, ensuring that insights generated through pilot and laboratory activities are captured and protected.
Progress in 2025 was the result of coordinated effort across the organisation. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the pilot operations and R&D teams during critical phases of construction, commissioning and early operations, as well as the support and direction provided by the leadership team. We would also thank once again our engineering and construction partners for their role in delivering the Hydrilyte® Technology Pilot.
Looking ahead to 2026
In 2026, our focus will shift to the next stage in our technology development, which will be a TRL7/8 capability demonstrator. We have several exciting opportunities in the pipeline and will have more to say about this, and associated capital raising, in the new year.
Message from the CEO
Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to all the extended Carbon280 team. Bringing a new technology to life is an exceptional challenge. Hydrilyte® has the potential to change the way hydrogen and therefore energy is stored and transported around the world. As such it is one of the tools that the planet needs to decarbonise industry.
Decarbonisation is an exceptionally difficult task that involves, technology, finance and political will. The dedication of the Carbon280 team to ensure that we do our part is something that we should all be proud of. Thank you, Team.