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Production / Operations

CHARBONE Confirms the Official Start of Commercial Production of Clean UHP Hydrogen in Sorel-Tracy

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 16, 2025 · 07:26 CH · 0.22 Charbone Hydrogen Corporation
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Executive Summary

  • CHARBONE announced the completion and commercial launch of Phase 1A of its modular ultra‑high‑purity (UHP) hydrogen facility in Sorel‑Tracy, Quebec.
  • The plant has passed installation, testing, and validation phases and is now fully operational, with first deliveries to customers being prepared.
  • This milestone advances CHARBONE’s North American strategy to deploy a decentralized network of clean hydrogen production sites.

Key Details

  • Phase 1A equipment was installed and successfully tested during the last weekend of November 2025.
  • Technical teams validated process stability, production parameter compliance, and overall performance, confirming readiness for commercial operation.
  • The Sorel‑Tracy site is Quebec’s first local, decentralized clean UHP hydrogen production facility.
  • CHARBONE plans to expand capacity through additional phases and replicate the modular model across Canada and the United States.
  • CEO & Chairman Dave Gagnon highlighted that the launch “represents the culmination of several years of work… we are extremely eager to begin delivering locally produced clean UHP hydrogen to our customers.”
  • An investor webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00 am ET (registration link provided).

Notable Quotes

“The commercial launch of the Sorel‑Tracy plant represents the culmination of several years of work, rigor, and strategic vision,” – Dave Gagnon, CEO & Chairman.
“We are extremely eager to begin delivering locally produced clean UHP hydrogen to our customers… This is a major milestone for CHARBONE, and also for the clean UHP hydrogen industry in North America.” – Dave Gagnon

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