CHARBONE annonce la reception des principales composantes sur le site de Sorel-Tracy et le lancement des travaux civils

Executive Summary

• Charbone announced the safe receipt of all major production equipment at its Sorel‑Tracy site, enabling construction to commence.
• Civil construction work is scheduled to start on Monday 27 October 2025, with full equipment installation and commissioning targeted for November 2025.
• The milestone follows a strategic acquisition announced on 7 October 2025 that secured hydrogen production assets, reducing capital costs and accelerating market entry.

Key Details

• All major components of the Ultra‑High Purity (UHP) hydrogen production plant were delivered without incident, meeting safety standards.
• Mobilisation of construction crews will continue this week to prepare for civil works beginning 27 Oct 2025.
• First phase of construction aims to complete equipment installation, connections, and commissioning by November 2025.
• The equipment delivery supports Charbone’s modular project approach and advances the timeline for local UHP hydrogen production in Québec.
• The milestone is linked to a strategic transaction announced on 7 Oct 2025 whereby Charbone acquired existing hydrogen production assets, lowering immobilisation costs and speeding market rollout.

Notable Quotes

“We are extremely proud of the exemplary work by our internal teams and specialized technical partners, which ensured the transfer and receipt of equipment without any incident and in compliance with the highest safety standards,” said Dave B. Gagnon, President & CEO of Charbone.
“The arrival of components at our Sorel‑Tracy site marks a concrete step toward local UHP hydrogen production and confirms the rigor of our modular project approach.”