Charbone produces first hydrogen at Sorel-Tracy site

Executive Summary

• Charbone Hydrogen Corp. completed equipment installation for Phase 1A at its Sorel‑Tracy site and successfully conducted first hydrogen production tests, confirming proper system functionality.
• The test validates initial performance parameters of the company’s first local clean ultra‑high‑purity (UHP) hydrogen module in Quebec, marking a key step toward commercial production.
• This milestone supports Charbone’s roadmap to build an integrated North American network of decentralized clean hydrogen facilities.

Key Details

• Phase 1A equipment installation at Sorel‑Tracy was completed on schedule.
• First hydrogen production tests were performed during the last weekend of November 2025, confirming system operation and initial performance metrics.
• The modular plant is the first local, decentralized UHP hydrogen production facility in Quebec.
• Management views the milestone as a transition into the commercial production phase for the Sorel‑Tracy project.
• Charbone’s five‑phase roadmap envisions additional modular plants across North America and select international markets.

Notable Quotes

“The completion of the phase 1A installation and the successful completion of the first hydrogen production tests are key milestones for Charbone,” said Dave B. Gagnon, CEO. “These accomplishments demonstrate our teams' ability to execute rigorously. We are now entering the commercial production phase.”