CHARBONE Secures First UHP Hydrogen Order in the U.S.

Brossard, Quebec — January 14, 2026 — Leads & Copy — CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) has secured its first order for clean Ultra High Purity (“UHP”) hydrogen from a customer based in New York State, USA.

The customer is part of a major Japanese industrial conglomerate, representing a significant strategic breakthrough for CHARBONE in the US market.

As part of its commercial rollout in the United States, CHARBONE confirms it has received a firm order for clean UHP hydrogen from a customer located in New York State, at the heart of a leading technology corridor often referred to as America’s Tech Valley.

The order marks a key milestone in the cross-border commercialization of CHARBONE’s production and confirms the US market’s interest in a reliable supply of UHP hydrogen.

The order will be fulfilled using the Company's existing production capacity and is part of a broader strategy to establish long-term business relationships with world-class industrial and technology clients.

Given the limited supply of clean UHP hydrogen in the North American market and the growing demand observed in advanced technology and industrial sectors, CHARBONE is not disclosing the volume, duration, or financial terms of this order in order to maintain its competitive position. Revenues generated by the Company’s production, distribution, and service activities are presented on a consolidated basis in its quarterly financial statements.

According to Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, securing this first order for clean UHP hydrogen in the United States is a pivotal moment for CHARBONE. Gagnon said that being selected by a client affiliated with a major Japanese conglomerate in New York State confirms the credibility of their platform, the quality of their UHP hydrogen, and their ability to meet the demands of the technology markets in North America.

CHARBONE is a developer and producer of clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen with a growing industrial gas distribution platform. Through a modular approach, CHARBONE is focused on developing a network of clean hydrogen production facilities throughout North America and select markets abroad, starting with its flagship Sorel-Tracy project in Quebec. 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. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), theOTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47).

Contact:
Benoit Veilleux
CFO and Corporate Secretary
Telephone: +1 450 678 7171
Email: ir@charbone.com

Source: CHARBONE CORPORATION