CHARBONE confirme le respect de l'echeancier de construction a Sorel-Tracy et annonce le debut imminent de la phase d'installation des equipements

Executive Summary

• Charbone confirms that civil construction at its Sorel‑Tracy ultra‑high‑purity hydrogen (UHP) site, started on 27 Oct 2025, is now complete and equipment installation will begin in the coming days.
• The first phase (Phase 1a) remains on schedule for commissioning in November 2025.
• CEO Dave B. Gagnon highlighted that adherence to the timeline demonstrates team efficiency and strong collaboration with technical and municipal partners.

Key Details

• Civil works—including foundation preparation and necessary technical infrastructure—were completed as of early November 2025.
• All equipment components delivered in October 2025 will be re‑installed on site before month‑end, aligning with the planned start‑up schedule.
• Phase 1a commissioning is targeted for November 2025, marking the transition to equipment installation, testing, and eventual start‑up of Charbone’s first modular UHP hydrogen production module in Québec.
• The Sorel‑Tracy facility represents Charbone’s inaugural local, modular UHP hydrogen plant in Québec and a key step toward its five‑phase strategy for a decentralized North American clean‑gas network.

Notable Quotes

“Le respect de notre calendrier à Sorel‑Tracy reflète l’efficacité et la rigueur de nos équipes, ainsi que la collaboration exemplaire de nos partenaires techniques et municipaux,” – Dave B. Gagnon, Président‑Directeur Général, Charbone.