CHARBONE annonce le debut officiel des travaux de construction civil a Sorel-Tracy, conformement a l'echeancier annonce

Executive Summary

• Charbone announced that civil construction began on 27 October 2025 at its Sorel‑Tracy site, marking the start of the first Ultra‑High‑Purity (UHP) hydrogen production module in Québec.
• The work follows the delivery of major equipment earlier in October and adheres to the schedule disclosed on 22 October 2025.
• Completion of civil works is targeted for November 2025, after which the modular plant will be commissioned and brought online.

Key Details

• Construction Start: Civil works officially commenced on 27 Oct 2025 at the Sorel‑Tracy location.
• Project Scope: First UHP hydrogen production module; includes full technical infrastructure preparation and foundation installation for main equipment.
• Equipment Delivery: Major process equipment was successfully delivered earlier in October 2025, enabling immediate start of construction.
• Timeline: Project proceeds according to the schedule announced on 22 Oct 2025; commissioning is expected in November 2025.
• Leadership Quote: Dave B. Gagnon, President & CEO, stated the project is progressing “exactly as planned” and highlighted the significance of local, decarbonized hydrogen production for Québec.

Notable Quotes

“We are very proud to see the project progress exactly according to the established plan, thanks to the exceptional commitment of our teams and partners,” – Dave B. Gagnon, President & CEO, Charbone.
“The start of civil works materializes our vision of local, decarbonized UHP hydrogen production in Québec.”

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the commencement of construction for a first‑of‑its‑kind UHP hydrogen plant represents a significant operational milestone with positive implications for future revenue and strategic positioning.)