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Production / Operations

CHARBONE confirme l'entree officielle en production commerciale d'hydrogene propre UHP a Sorel-Tracy

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Executive Summary

  • Charbone announces the completion and commercial start‑up of Phase 1A at its modular Sorel‑Tracy hydrogen plant in Quebec.
  • The facility is now fully operational, having passed all equipment installations and weekend testing, and is preparing its first UHP hydrogen deliveries to customers.
  • This milestone advances Charbone’s North‑American rollout strategy for decentralized ultra‑high‑purity (UHP) hydrogen production.

Key Details

  • Project Completion: All Phase 1A equipment installed; successful performance tests conducted during the last weekend of November 2025.
  • Commercial Production Status: Site is “fully operational” with validated process stability, production parameters, and performance metrics.
  • First Deliveries: Company is preparing its inaugural shipment of locally produced UHP hydrogen to industrial customers.
  • Strategic Significance: First decentralized UHP hydrogen plant in Quebec; serves as a cornerstone for Charbone’s multi‑phase expansion across Canada and the United States.
  • Future Roadmap: Additional phases will increase capacity and create an interconnected network of production and distribution facilities throughout North America.
  • Investor Outreach: A webcast for investors is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 11:00 HE (registration link provided).

Notable Quotes

“The commercial launch of Sorel‑Tracy represents the culmination of several years of work, rigor and strategic vision,” said Dave B. Gagnon, President & CEO of Charbone.
“We look forward to beginning deliveries of locally produced UHP hydrogen to our customers – a major milestone for Charbone and the North American clean‑hydrogen industry.”

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