CHARBONE Hydrogen Secures Harnois Energies' Hydrogen Assets to Accelerate Clean Ultra High Purity Hydrogen Production at Sorel-Tracy

Core Insights - CHARBONE HYDROGEN CORPORATION has acquired hydrogen production and refuelling assets from Harnois Énergies Inc, marking a significant step in establishing a clean Ultra High Purity hydrogen production network in North America [1][2] - The acquisition allows CHARBONE to repurpose existing hydrogen production equipment at its Sorel-Tracy facility, enabling the first production of clean UHP hydrogen by early Q4 2025, which is expected to reduce capital installation costs and accelerate time-to-market [2][3] - CHARBONE issued 13,333,334 common shares at $0.075 per share, totaling $1 million in equity consideration to Harnois, with additional cash payments planned over two years [3][4] Company Strategy - The strategic transaction aligns with CHARBONE's goal of becoming Quebec's leading clean UHP hydrogen supplier while allowing Harnois to focus on its core energy distribution business [4][5] - The company is building a distributed network of green hydrogen production plants and diversifying revenues through helium and specialty gas partnerships, which enhances flexibility and positions CHARBONE as a leader in the low-carbon transition [5]