Charbone develops first hydrogen supply hub in Ontario

Executive Summary

• Charbone Hydrogen Corp. announced the commissioning of its first hydrogen supply hub in Southern Ontario, marking a key milestone in its Canadian expansion strategy.
• The hub leverages existing storage tube assets to provide local inventory, buffer capacity, and on‑demand delivery for industrial, advanced‑manufacturing, and mobility customers.
• Charbone entered into a six‑month public‑relations agreement with Momentum Public Relations Inc., paying $10,000 per month for investor‑relations services.

Key Details

• Hub Functionality: Dedicated physical storage and local distribution facility designed to support reliable, on‑demand hydrogen supply across Southern Ontario.
• Infrastructure Utilization: Uses Charbone’s existing hydrogen storage tube assets and related components, eliminating reliance on third‑party logistics.
• Strategic Benefits:
• Secures local inventory and buffer capacity.
• Enhances control over logistics, safety, and quality standards.
• Improves supply reliability and response times for customers.
• Hub‑and‑Spoke Model: Serves as a cornerstone for building a scalable network of production and supply hubs across Canada and the United States.
• Customer Delivery Formats: Supports tube trailers and micro‑bulk solutions; designed for future expansion of storage and production capacity.
• Market Focus: Ontario identified as a priority market due to its concentration of industrial users, mobility initiatives, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems.
• Executive Quote: “This first Charbone hydrogen supply hub in Ontario represents a strategic step forward… reinforcing our commitment to local operational control, supply security and long‑term value creation,” said Dave Gagnon, CEO and Chairman.
• Public Relations Agreement:
• Service Provider: Momentum Public Relations Inc., represented by Maxence Gagne‑Godbout.
• Fee: $10,000 per month.
• Term: Six months, ending May 15 2026; subject to regulatory approval.

Notable Quotes

• “By investing directly in physical storage assets, we are reinforcing our commitment to local operational control, supply security and long‑term value creation in key industrial markets.” – Dave Gagnon, CEO & Chairman.