Charbone forms alliance with U.S. gas producer

Mr. Dave Gagnon reports CHARBONE ANNOUNCES A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH A LEADING U.S. INDUSTRIAL GAS PRODUCER Charbone Corp. has concluded a strategic alliance and multiple commercial supply agreements with a major United States producer and distributor of industrial gases headquartered in the U.S., a subsidiary of a member of one of the world's largest chemical and industrial conglomerates. This alliance will enable Charbone to expand its product offering by adding high-value gases -- most notably helium -- while strengthening its positioning in the North American markets for low-carbon and ultrahigh-purity gases. Through this collaboration, Charbone enhances its operational flexibility, optimizes the use of its logistics and transport assets, and establishes strategic synergies with a globally recognized partner. This partnership represents a major milestone in Charbone's long-term growth strategy, which aims to diversify its revenue streams and consolidate its footprint in the Canadian market. By joining forces, Charbone will be better positioned to meet the growing demand from a wide range of industrial clients -- including gas distributors, semiconductor and data centre industries, as well as the energy, petrochemical and refining sectors -- while contributing to the strengthening of North America's supply chain resilience in specialty gases. According to projections, the global industrial gas market is expected to grow by $31.1-billion (U.S.) between 2024 and 2029, representing an average annual growth rate of 5.7 per cent. "This partnership with a global leader in the sector, represents a strategic advancement for Charbone," said Dave B. Gagnon, chief executive officer of Charbone. "It reinforces our leadership in hydrogen and accelerates our diversification into new markets -- particularly helium in Canada. This collaboration embodies our disciplined approach to growth: relying on world-class partners to minimize risk, maximize opportunity and build a solid, sustainable platform for the production and distribution of industrial gases in Canada." About Charbone Hydrogen Corp. Charbone is an integrated company specializing in clean ultrahigh-purity (UHP) hydrogen and the strategic distribution of industrial gases in North America and Asia-Pacific. Through a modular approach, the company is building a distributed network of green hydrogen production plants while diversifying revenues via helium and specialty gas partnerships. This disciplined model reduces risk, enhances flexibility and positions Charbone as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future. Charbone is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). We seek Safe Harbor.