Levidian and Kanoo Energy secure second tonne-scale graphene order in the Middle East, this time in Saudi Arabia
Large-volume purchases are building across MENA as industrial customers evaluate graphene in real operating conditions
Advanced materials company Levidian today announced a second order for a tonne of graphene in the Middle East, to be supplied through its strategic partner Kanoo Energy, part of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited, to a large-scale industrial client in Saudi Arabia.
The order follows Levidian’s first tonne-scale graphene order in the region, announced in October, and reinforces growing demand for verified graphene at industrial volumes as customers move from testing to procurement. It also reflects a further expansion of graphene evaluation in a new, large- scale industrial setting.
MENA continues to be a strategic focus for Levidian. The company is strengthening collaborations with regional partners to accelerate adoption across multiple applications, while progressing plans to scale local graphene production.
Across global industry, graphene adoption has historically been constrained by barriers around cost, quality, consistency and scalable supply. Levidian’s patented LOOP technology is designed to tackle these barriers directly, enabling customers to access verified, high-performance graphene in industrial volumes. LOOP’s modular design and potential to deploy near the point of demand can also support supply chain resilience, an increasingly important factor in today’s volatile geopolitical environment.
Colin Elcoate, Managing Director, MENA Region at Levidian, said: “In Saudi Arabia, the focus is not on proving the science, it is on proving performance and commercial value in real industrial conditions. This second tonne-scale order supports a large-scale industrial trial, and it reflects growing confidence from serious operators who want to test graphene properly before committing to wider adoption.
For us, that is exactly the right pathway. These trials are about building robust data, understanding operational impact, and demonstrating where graphene genuinely delivers value not in the lab, but in the field. Working with Kanoo Energy gives us the right partner on the ground to do this properly in the Saudi market.”
Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Chairman, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited, KSA, said: “This order is a practical step forward for graphene adoption in Saudi Arabia. It will help customers evaluate performance in real operating conditions before moving to wider deployment. Working with Levidian, we are focused on performance, consistent quality and reliable delivery, aligned with the Kingdom’s long-term industrial growth ambitions.”
Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman, Kanoo Industrial & Energy said: "This order for graphene shows Kanoo Energy's adaptability in introducing new technology in the region. This pilot project with Levidian is expected to lead us to many similar projects in the region.
Part of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, Kanoo Energy has been in operation for more than two decades providing end-to-end solutions for diverse industrial applications. It provides sustainable solutions to utility companies, refineries, petrochemicals, aviation and in the GCC industrial sector as a whole, through smart engineering and value-added services. It is recognized across the region for bringing customized value-added solutions through a well-developed network of reputed manufacturers worldwide and extensive relationships with international associates, supported locally by highly qualified multinational engineering staff.
The group’s skilled and experienced staff provides engineered solutions that adhere stringently to local legislation, as well as fully complying with international engineering standards and best practices.