Charbone Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) provided updates on the Phase 1B construction of its clean ultra-high purity (UHP) hydrogen plant in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, and the installation of critical metrology equipment. The company aims to have the upgraded production capacity operational during the upcoming 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, preparing for the arrival of production equipment in the coming weeks and the construction of the operation and maintenance building. This marks the official start of the Phase 1B construction stage, which involves readying the technological infrastructure and laying foundational structures for subsequent assembly of primary equipment.
Additionally, a cutting-edge gas chromatography system has been deployed by a world-renowned firm specializing in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. The system is engineered for high-purity hydrogen analysis, identifying traces of impurities and ensuring compliance with purity standards. This installation will make Charbone's stringent purity benchmarks easily accessible, 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.”
Charbone is a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on producing, storing, and distributing UHP strategic industrial gases. The company serves customers in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense. Its modular, decentralized approach supports scalable growth and stable revenue generation. Charbone is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTC Markets, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.charbone.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. For details, refer to the Corporation’s Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, available on www.sedarplus.ca.
