CHARBONE Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) has announced the successful completion of equipment installation for Phase 1A at its Sorel-Tracy site and the production of its first hydrogen molecule, according to a press release dated December 1, 2025. The company's technical teams conducted the first hydrogen production tests during the last weekend of November, following the commissioning of Quebec's first local clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen production module. Initial results confirm the system is functioning properly, validating performance parameters.
Dave B. Gagnon, CEO of CHARBONE, stated, "The completion of the Phase 1A installation and the successful completion of the first hydrogen production tests are key milestones for CHARBONE. These accomplishments demonstrate our teams' ability to execute rigorously. We are now entering the commercial production phase." The Sorel-Tracy modular plant represents the first local and decentralized clean UHP hydrogen production facility in Quebec, aligning with CHARBONE's vision of building an integrated North American network for clean and strategic gas production and distribution. Further details on the company's five-phase roadmap, modular configuration, and economic outlook are available in the investor presentation on CHARBONE's website.
CHARBONE is a developer and producer of clean UHP hydrogen with a growing industrial gas distribution platform. Through a modular approach, the company focuses on developing a network of clean hydrogen production facilities across North America and select international markets, starting with its flagship Sorel-Tracy project. The integrated model aims to reduce risk, enhance scalability, and enable diversified revenue streams through partnerships in helium and other specialty gases. CHARBONE is committed to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gas solutions while serving underserved industrial gas customers.
This announcement is significant as it marks the first hydrogen production at CHARBONE's Sorel-Tracy facility, validating the company's modular production approach and moving it toward commercial operations. The successful tests suggest that CHARBONE is on track to supply clean UHP hydrogen to industrial customers, potentially reducing reliance on traditional hydrogen production methods and supporting decarbonization efforts. The decentralized model could also serve as a template for other regions seeking local clean hydrogen sources.
Forward-looking statements in the release reflect management's expectations but involve risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" in the Corporation’s Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, available on SEDAR. CHARBONE undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law.
