Charbone Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47), a vertically integrated industrial gases company, has provided updates on its Phase 1B construction at the Sorel-Tracy clean ultra-high purity (UHP) hydrogen plant in Quebec. The company also announced the successful installation of a gas chromatography system for on-site batch purity testing.
Heavy civil construction equipment has arrived, and the general contractor and subcontractor teams have commenced work. Surveyors have completed site markings for production areas and the operation and maintenance building, preparing for the arrival of production equipment in the coming weeks. This marks the official start of the Phase 1B construction stage, which includes readying technological infrastructure and foundational structures for primary equipment assembly.
The newly installed gas chromatography system, supplied by a world-renowned firm specializing in life sciences and diagnostics, is designed for high-purity hydrogen analysis. It will detect trace impurities and ensure compliance with purity standards, enabling Charbone to meet stringent benchmarks and enhance sales to customers requiring effective testing solutions.
“Our upgraded operations in Sorel-Tracy represent another cornerstone of our strategic growth and our commitment toward our shareholders and customers to a world class unique plant in its kind,” said Dave Gagnon, Chairman & CEO of Charbone. “We are proud to be a leader in high purity gases, fostering innovation and creating opportunities as we expand our sustainable practices.”
The Phase 1B upgrade aims to make the increased production capacity operational during the upcoming fall. Charbone is focused on producing clean UHP hydrogen and other strategic industrial gases for sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. The company’s modular, decentralized approach supports scalable growth and stable revenue generation.
Charbone is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, visit www.charbone.com.
