CHARBONE Advances Malaysian Green Hydrogen Project, Eyes Equity Stake and Operational Role

CHARBONE Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47), a North American producer and distributor of clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, announced a positive strategic update following an executive mission to Malaysia led by Chairman and CEO Dave B. Gagnon and Senior Vice President Patrick Cuddihy. The mission builds on a framework agreement signed June 25, 2025 with Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC SDN BHD.

Following high-level meetings with Malaysian stakeholders, government representatives, and industrial partners, CHARBONE confirmed aligned intent to advance the Malaysian green hydrogen UHP project, its interest in taking an equity participation in Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC, and its intention to play an active operational role in project development and execution. This milestone reinforces CHARBONE’s strategy to expand beyond North America and establish a disciplined, scalable presence in the Asia-Pacific market, one of the fastest-growing regions for clean hydrogen and specialty gases.

CHARBONE expressed appreciation to Malaysian authorities and partners for the quality of engagement and strong institutional support, specifically acknowledging the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) for facilitating strategic dialogue, supporting cross-border industrial collaboration, and enabling meaningful engagement between Canadian and Malaysian stakeholders. Malaysia continues to demonstrate a compelling platform for clean energy deployment, supported by national decarbonization initiatives, industrial demand growth, and a strategic geographic position within Asia-Pacific.

CHARBONE’s expansion into Malaysia aligns with its broader strategy to build a globally integrated industrial gas platform anchored in UHP hydrogen, strategic specialty gases, and disciplined project execution through modular, decentralized production models. The Company intends to replicate its North American approach in Asia-Pacific, targeting high-growth sectors including semiconductors and advanced electronics, artificial intelligence and data centers, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and defense and aerospace.

“Our mission in Malaysia confirms that CHARBONE’s international strategy is gaining real traction. Asia-Pacific represents a critical growth pillar alongside North America, and we are seeing strong alignment with partners who recognize the value of our modular, execution-focused approach,” said Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. “We are particularly encouraged by the opportunity to deepen our involvement with Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC, not only as a technical partner, but as an investor and operator. We thank MIGHT, Malaysian authorities, and our partners for their trust and commitment as we move forward together.”

CHARBONE is currently working with all parties involved to update the continuity and implementation of the current agreement previously signed with the Malaysian group and looks forward to providing shareholders with more detailed information on the project and development scope.