Charbone Corporation, a North American producer and distributor of clean Ultra High Purity hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, announced the development of its first Charbone Hydrogen Supply Hub in the Ontario market. This facility represents a key milestone in the company's Canadian expansion strategy and will serve as a dedicated physical storage and local distribution center designed to support reliable, on-demand hydrogen supply to industrial, advanced-manufacturing, and mobility customers across Southern Ontario.
The importance of this development lies in its potential to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate the adoption of clean hydrogen in one of Canada's most significant industrial markets. By establishing localized storage infrastructure, Charbone aims to reduce dependency on third-party logistics, improve supply reliability and response times for customers, and maintain control over safety and quality standards. The company will utilize its existing physical infrastructure for the hub, including hydrogen storage tube assets, to secure local inventory and buffer capacity.
This hub-and-spoke model represents another cornerstone of Charbone's strategy to build a scalable network of Hydrogen Production and Supply Hubs across Canada and the United States. According to Dave Gagnon, Charbone's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, "This first Charbone Hydrogen Supply Hub in Ontario represents a strategic step forward for CHARBONE. 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."
The Ontario hub is expected to support multiple customer types and dedicated supply programs with various delivery formats, including tube trailers and micro-bulk solutions. The facility has been designed to accommodate future storage and production capacity expansions as market demand grows. Charbone views Ontario as a priority market due to its concentration of industrial users, mobility initiatives, and advanced-manufacturing ecosystems. The company expects the Hydrogen Supply Hub to play a foundational role in its broader North American hydrogen logistics platform.
In a related development, Charbone has engaged Momentum Public Relations Inc. to provide investor and public relations services. Under the terms of the agreement, Momentum will receive a fee of $10,000 per month through a six-month agreement continuing until May 15, 2026. The services will mainly be represented by Mr. Maxence Gagné-Godbout, who is acting at arm's length to the company. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval.
The establishment of this hydrogen supply hub has significant implications for Ontario's industrial sector and clean energy transition. By providing localized storage and distribution, Charbone addresses critical infrastructure gaps that have hindered broader hydrogen adoption. Industrial customers gain improved supply reliability and reduced logistical complexities, while mobility initiatives benefit from more accessible fueling infrastructure. This development supports Canada's broader climate goals by enabling the displacement of higher-carbon fuels in industrial processes and transportation.
For investors and stakeholders following the company's progress, additional information about Charbone Corporation is available through their corporate website at https://www.charbone.com and regulatory filings accessible via SEDAR+ at https://www.sedarplus.ca. The company is listed on multiple exchanges including the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47).
