CHARBONE Taps Air Liquide Veteran Ahead of First Revenue from Flagship Project

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Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire - December 9 2025 CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (" CHARBONE " or the " Company "), a North American producer and distributor specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (" UHP ") hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, is excited to announce a key addition to its clean UHP hydrogen production team as it prepares for first delivery at its flagship project in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.

Strengthening Clean UHP hydrogen production with New Leadership

CHARBONE is pleased to welcome Jean Watelle , a seasoned engineer with more than 25 years of experience in technical and manufacturing management, including 11 years as Director of Hydrogen and Site Operations, Large Industries - Eastern Region at Air Liquide Canada, 5 years in Lean Manufacturing and as a Tier 1 specialist for Chrysler and Ford. Recognized for his dynamism, creativity, and deep expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, Mr. Watelle thrives on tackling ambitious challenges and delivering results through strong team collaboration .

Mr. Watelle's operational acumen will be instrumental as CHARBONE transitions its first project deployment to full-scale production. Working closely with CHARBONE's executive team, Mr. Watelle will support the operation and the management of clean UHP hydrogen production from projects across the U.S. and Canada.

" Jean's extensive experience in industrial gases, particularly in operations and production management, will significantly strengthen our team as we move from planning to execution ," said Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. " As we prepare to generate our first revenues from Sorel-Tracy, we are focused on increasing shareholder value through efficient operations and strategic growth. "

About CHARBONE CORPORATION

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,OTC:CHHYF) , the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF) , and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47) . Visit www.charbone.com .

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