Quebec Innovative finds second natural H2 zone in N.S.

Executive Summary

• Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) confirmed a second major natural hydrogen discovery at East Advocate in Nova Scotia, identifying a continuous four-kilometer anomalous soil gas transect.
• The East Advocate zone averages 623 ppm H2 with a peak of 2,247 ppm, reinforcing the scale of the Cobequid fault zone as a district-scale natural hydrogen hub.
• QIMC is preparing for Phase 2 and Phase 3 exploration activities beginning in early September, with additional results pending from Southampton and Springhill.

Key Details

• Discovery Location: East Advocate (Bennett Hill Road section), Nova Scotia, located approximately 12 km northeast of the West Advocate discovery.
• Transect Length: Continuous 4 km line.
• Sample Count: 47 soil gas samples collected and analyzed on-site by research partner INRS.
• Hydrogen Concentrations:
  • Average: 623 ppm H2.
  • Median: 520 ppm H2.
  • Peak: 2,247 ppm H2.
  • Range: 0 to 2,247 ppm.
• Frequency Distribution:
  • 36% of samples (17 samples) between 500 and 1,000 ppm.
  • 11% of samples (5 samples) between 1,000 and 2,000 ppm.
  • 4.3% of samples (2 samples) greater than 2,000 ppm.
• Geological Context:
  • Work conducted July 18–20, 2025.
  • Associated with the Cobequid fault zone, characterized by Hadrynian volcanic rocks (Jeffers Fm), Devonian sedimentary rocks (Rapid Brook Fm), and granitic rocks (Apple River pluton).
  • Cataclastic facies in these rocks suggest secondary structures (faults) providing porosity and permeability for hydrogen transfer.
• Previous Discovery Comparison: West Advocate previously recorded a record-setting peak of 5,558 ppm.
• Future Plans: Phase 2 and Phase 3 exploration beginning early September; additional results expected from Southampton and Springhill.

Notable Quotes

• "These Eastern Advocate results firmly establish that Nova Scotia hosts not just isolated anomalies, but an expanding hydrogen system with scale," said John Karagiannidis, president and chief executive officer of Quebec Innovative.
• "These Bennett Hill values reinforce the interpretation of the Cobequid fault as a first-order hydrogen system," noted Prof. Richer-LaFleche, INRS.
• "Nova Scotia is no longer just prospective -- it is emerging as a hydrogen hub for North America," added Mr. Karagiannidis.