CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47), a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on clean ultra-high purity hydrogen and other strategic gases, has announced a long-term hydrogen supply contract with Hone Inc., a provider of mobile hydrogen power solutions for the entertainment industry. The agreement, effective immediately, formalizes and extends a commercial relationship that began with CHARBONE’s first hydrogen sales in Ontario in January 2026.
Under the contract, CHARBONE will supply clean ultra-high purity hydrogen to fuel Hone’s trailer-mounted 165 kW hydrogen internal combustion engine generator systems. These systems serve as a zero-emission alternative to traditional 1,400-amp diesel generators commonly used on film and television sets. Each generator day can displace more than 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide compared to diesel operations, according to the companies.
Hone’s proprietary Fuel Block™ delivery and drop-and-swap refueling system enables uninterrupted power throughout production, relying on CHARBONE’s hydrogen as the fuel source. The partnership has already gained traction with a major Hollywood studio that has utilized Hone’s hydrogen generator service and CHARBONE’s clean hydrogen on multiple productions filming in Toronto, validating both the technology and the supply chain.
The binding agreement covers a two-year term, though specific volume, pricing, and financial terms were not disclosed to maintain competitive positioning. CHARBONE noted that demand for its clean UHP hydrogen continues to outpace available supply, underscoring the strategic importance of expanding its production network.
“This long-term supply agreement with Hone is a direct extension of the commercial momentum we established earlier this year, and it reflects something meaningful: the entertainment industry is not just testing hydrogen, it is integrating it into active studio production workflows,” said Dave Gagnon, Chairman & CEO of CHARBONE. “Clean hydrogen is proving its value in some of the most demanding operational environments, where reliability, safety, and performance are non-negotiable.”
Ry Smith, CEO of Hone, added: “Partnering with CHARBONE on a long-term basis gives Hone the supply certainty we need to confidently serve our clients across multiple Hollywood productions, and a diverse range of other industries and clients. Clean, reliable hydrogen is the foundation of our service offering, and CHARBONE’s clean UHP hydrogen meets the quality and logistics standards our customers depend on.”
Hone Inc., based in Etobicoke, Ontario, provides mobile hydrogen power solutions not only for film and television but also for fleet EV charging, construction, and remote communities. The company was incubated by Change Energy, an engineering consulting firm specializing in major fuel system transitions. More information is available at www.honeinc.ca.
CHARBONE is committed to expanding its network of clean UHP hydrogen production facilities across North America and selected international markets. The company’s modular, decentralized approach aims to serve mid-tier industrial gas customers with reliable supply of hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and other high-demand gases. For more information, visit www.charbone.com.
This announcement reflects growing acceptance of hydrogen as a clean energy solution in the entertainment sector, with implications for reducing the industry’s carbon footprint and demonstrating the viability of hydrogen in mobile, time-sensitive applications.
