CHARBONE Corporation, a vertically integrated industrial gases company, announced a Conditional Offtake and Infrastructure Development Agreement with Vema Hydrogen to develop a new hydrogen production and processing project in Quebec. The partnership aims to establish a scalable "well-to-market" supply chain in one of North America's fastest-growing energy hubs, leveraging Quebec's concentrated industrial demand and proximity to transportation networks to minimize long-distance fuel transport and reduce overall system costs.
Under the agreement, Vema's Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) production will be paired with CHARBONE's purification, compression, and distribution capabilities to serve up to 15 tons per day of demand from CHARBONE's industrial merchant hydrogen customer base. The project's design also allows Vema to expand into emerging markets such as low-carbon maritime and aviation fuel manufacturing, e-fuels, and power generation, where CHARBONE's infrastructure could integrate into multiple parts of the value chain.
“The market is demanding high-value industrial gases and our customers need cleaner, more reliable supply. By pairing Vema’s EMH feedstock with our purification and distribution capabilities, we’re strengthening Quebec’s position as a regional hub for next-generation hydrogen,” said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of CHARBONE.
The agreement follows Vema's completion of drilling and initiation of pilot operations in Quebec, marking a milestone in its commercial progress. Pierre Levin, CEO of Vema, noted, “Across high-value markets - from aviation and maritime fuels to industrial gases, there is incredible demand for Vema’s low-carbon Engineered Mineral Hydrogen. Now, more than ever, we need a pathway to deliver these low-carbon fuels. As a valued offtaker and partner, CHARBONE’s established logistics networks provide the infrastructure and pathway to meet the immediate market demand for industrial customers across North America.”
CHARBONE focuses on developing and operating regional supply hubs for ultra-high purity (UHP) strategic industrial gases, serving sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. The company's modular, decentralized approach supports scalable growth and reliable supply for mid-tier customers. For more information, visit www.charbone.com.
Vema Hydrogen produces low-carbon hydrogen using Engineered Mineral Hydrogen technology, which harnesses natural chemical reactions below the Earth's surface. More details are available at https://www.vema.earth/.
This partnership underscores the growing importance of localized hydrogen supply chains in reducing costs and emissions, particularly in regions with high industrial demand like Quebec.
