CHARBONE Expands Clean Hydrogen Deliveries to Ontario, Signaling Market Growth

CHARBONE Corporation has announced a new full load delivery of clean ultra-high-purity hydrogen to an independent distributor in Ontario, following an initial delivery made on December 22, 2025. This second delivery confirms a ramp-up in commercial activity within the province and strengthens the established business relationship with this customer. The transaction highlights the growing demand for a reliable supply of clean UHP hydrogen in Ontario, supported by CHARBONE's operations.

The delivery also confirms CHARBONE's ability to ensure efficient and recurring logistics from its Sorel-Tracy production site in Quebec, while meeting the operational needs of its distribution partners in key markets outside the province. Ontario represents a strategic industrial corridor for the company, particularly due to the concentration of players in advanced manufacturing, electronics, mobility, and energy sectors. This new delivery is part of CHARBONE's strategy to establish recurring business relationships with regional distribution partners, support the development of a local UHP hydrogen supply ecosystem, and prepare for the phased deployment of its future distribution and potential production hubs.

Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, stated that the confirmation of this new full delivery demonstrates the company is now entering a phase of commercial repeatability and operational execution. He emphasized that beyond a simple delivery, this is a concrete signal that the Ontario market is gradually adopting a local, reliable, and strategic source of clean UHP hydrogen. CHARBONE is thus positioning itself as a reliable and key partner in structuring this supply chain in North America. The company's integrated model reduces risk, enhances scalability, and enables diversified revenue streams through partnerships in helium and other specialty gases.

CHARBONE is committed to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gas solutions while supporting underserved industrial gas customers and accelerating the shift to localized clean energy. The company is listed on multiple exchanges, including the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). More information about the company is available at https://www.charbone.com. Forward-looking statements in the release are subject to risks and uncertainties described in the Corporation's Management's Discussion & Analysis, available on SEDAR+ at https://www.sedarplus.ca.