Charbone Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47), a vertically integrated industrial gases company, announced on July 7, 2026, that it has started Phase 1B civil construction at its clean ultra-high purity (UHP) hydrogen plant in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The company also announced the installation of a gas chromatography system for on-site batch purity testing of its hydrogen, with the goal of making upgraded production capacity operational by fall.
Heavy civil construction equipment has arrived on-site, and Charbone’s general contractor and subcontractor teams have begun work. Surveyors have completed all necessary site markings for the construction of production areas, in preparation for the arrival of production equipment in the coming weeks and the construction of the operation and maintenance building. This marks the official initiation of the Phase 1B construction stage, which includes readying the technological infrastructure and placing foundational structures required for subsequent assembly of primary equipment.
In a separate development, a cutting-edge gas chromatography system has been deployed by a world-renowned firm, a leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. The system is specifically engineered for high-purity hydrogen analysis, designed to identify traces of impurities and guarantee purity gas compliance with relevant standards. This will allow Charbone to easily access its stringent purity benchmarks, aiming to enhance sales among customers requiring effective testing solutions.
“Our upgraded operations in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada, 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 & Chief Executive Officer 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 expansion is part of Charbone’s broader strategy to develop a network of clean UHP hydrogen production facilities across North America and selected international markets. The company’s modular, decentralized, and demand-driven approach, combined with its integrated storage and distribution platform for all UHP gases, supports scalable growth and operational flexibility. Charbone serves customers in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense, where UHP gases are critical for high-precision manufacturing.
Charbone is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, visit www.charbone.com.
