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Australian market analyst firm Vested Equities has estimated a 194 percent upside over the current share price of oil producer and explorer Jupiter Energy (ASX:JPR), citing the company’s large reserve and plans for sustainable growth.
“Jupiter Energy's resilient financial performance, strategic positioning, and significant reserves potential make it an attractive prospect for investors seeking exposure to the energy sector,” wrote Vested analyst Stuart McClure in a June 2024 report.
Jupiter Energy is an oil exploration and production company operating in Kazakhstan, with three licenced oil fields producing approximately 640 barrels per day from four wells, with plans to increase to approximately 1,000 barrels per day by the end of 2024.
The Vested report also cited Kazakhstan's supportive regulatory environment with policies and programs aimed at strengthening its energy sector, by facilitating the increase of production capacity, attracting new investments and supporting industry growth.
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“Jupiter Energy’s operations benefit from these favourable policies, the most recent being the support offered to the company by the Kazakh Ministry of Energy in addressing its gas utilisation requirements. These initiatives have provided access to essential resources and infrastructure, enhancing the company’s operational stability and capacity for growth,” the report said.
Highlights of the report:
- Vested determined Jupiter’s valuation through a blended approach of both the discounted cash flow method and market approach, which is most suited for the company with its large reserve and strategic plans to increase future incomes.
- The discounted cash flow analysis suggests a per-share value of AU$0.029 assuming a terminal growth rate of 4 percent and discounts future cash flows at a weighted average cost of capital of 13.6 percent.
- The market approach is calculated by taking peer companies’ EV/2P reserves value and arriving at a target price of AU$0.14.
- The valuation methodology assigns 60 percent weight to the income approach and 40 percent to the market approach, resulting in a weighted average target price of AU$0.074 per share, reflecting a 194.1 percent premium over its current market price of AU$0.025.
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Jupiter Energy’s strong cash flow, substantial proven recoverable reserves, and strategic foothold in resource-rich Kazakhstan present a compelling investment opportunity. Its commitment to sustainability—reinforced by a recent strategic investment in 100 percent gas utilization infrastructure—further enhances its long-term investor appeal.
Overview
Jupiter Energy Limited (ASX:JPR) is an established oil exploration and production company that operates three oilfields in Kazakhstan. The company is currently producing approximately 600 to 700 barrels of oil per day from its licensed fields, having successfully navigated Kazakhstan’s regulatory and operational landscape since 2008. Its operations are fully compliant, with its three full commercial production licenses secured until 2045/46/46.
Jupiter Energy is recognized as a reliable operator in Kazakhstan, holding 100 percent ownership of its licenses, which span approximately 123 sq km in the oil-rich Mangistau region. Strategically located near the port city of Aktau, its license area benefits from proximity to established oil processing facilities and extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including key pipeline connections to the country’s major refineries (see Figure 1).
The company has successfully navigated regulatory requirements to achieve full commercial production across its three oilfields—Akkar East, Akkar North (East Block), and West Zhetybai—all operating under 25-year commercial licenses. Jupiter’s strong compliance and operational framework reinforce its commitment to long-term, sustainable production in Kazakhstan.
Jupiter Energy’s reserve base has been independently confirmed by a Sproule International competent person’s report (CPR), effective 31 December 2023, detailing significant recoverable reserves.
According to the Sproule International CPR, released in January 2024, Jupiter Energy’s recoverable reserves under the SPE/PRMS classification are as follows:
- 1P Reserves: 14.691 million barrels (mmbbls)
- 2P Reserves: 36.487 mmbbls
- 3P Reserves: 46.796 mmbbls
These figures confirm Jupiter’s substantial reserve base, and correlate with its Kazakh State Approved Reserves which are recorded at approximately 52 mmbbls recoverable (using the GOST C1 + C2 classification methodology) (see Figure 2).
Figure 1: Total reserves for the Mangistau basin are estimated to be in excess of 5 billion barrels including two large oil fields, Uzen and Zhetybai.
On November 15, 2024, Jupiter Energy announced the completion of its gas pipeline integration project, connecting the Akkar East and Akkar North (East Block) oilfields to neighboring gas utilization facilities operated by its larger neighbour, MangistauMunaiGas (MMG). This integration ensures 100 percent utilization of all its associated gas, aligning with Kazakhstan’s environmental goals and enabling the Company to drill further wells whilst continuing to comply with Kazakhstan’s strict 100% gas utilisation policy.
The company plans to connect the West Zhetybai oilfield to this infrastructure as this oilfield is further developed. This project strengthens Jupiter’s relationships with MMG and the Kazakh Ministry of Energy, facilitating long-term production under its commercial licenses and enabling it to sell its oil into both the Kazakh domestic market as well as international oil markets.
Company Highlights
- Operating in Kazakhstan since 2008, with three oilfields under licence. The area is known as Block 36 (formerly Block 31).
- Holds commercial production licenses for all three of its oilfields, valid until 2045/2046/2046.
- Current production is approximately 640 barrels per day from four production wells, with plans to increase to approximately 1,000 barrels per day during 2025, with the drilling of a new production well (assuming success).
- Recent independent after-tax NPV of the oilfields (using a 20 percent discount) of US$180 million. This compares favourably to the Company’s current EV of approximately AU$63.5 million (~US$38 million) – based on a share price of AU$0.03 and balance sheet debt of ~$US15.1m.
- Operates in West Kazakhstan in the Mangistau region, a proven area for Kazakhstan’s oil reserves (see Figure 1).
- The company is cash flow positive at an operational level.
- Key shareholders include long term holders, Waterford (60 percent) and Blackbird Trust (21 percent).
- Jupiter’s recent strategic investment in its onfield gas utilisation infrastructure, signifies its commitment to sustainable operations, contribution to the welfare of the local community and support for Kazakhstan’s longer term commitment to a carbon free operating environment in the oil local industry.
Key Project: Block 36
Figure 2: Outline of Jupiter Energy’s oilfields located on Block 36
Block 36 is Jupiter Energy’s flagship project located in the Mangistau Basin of West Kazakhstan. Covering an area of approximately 123 sq km, it lies in a highly prospective region with proven oil reserves. The company acquired extensive 3D seismic data over the entire block and surrounding areas, totaling 235 sq km, which then enabled the identification of multiple drilling targets. The current reserve base covers 35 sq km, with further exploration targets available for drilling on the licence area, when funding for further exploration wells is available.
Jupiter has drilled nine wells on Block 36, targeting the Akkar North (East Block), Akkar East, and West Zhetybai oilfields (see Figure 3). The current production from Block 36 is approximately 640 barrels of oil per day, with plans to increase output to around 1,000 barrels per day during 2025, assuming success with the drilling of a new production well in 2H 2025. Further increases in production may also come via the workovers of existing wells and the drilling of further new wells, planned from 2025 to 2030.
Figure 3: Well locations on Block 36
At the helm of Jupiter Energy is a highly experienced corporate and technical leadership team, driving the company towards achieving its goals and increasing shareholder value.
Management Team
Geoff Gander - Chairman and CEO
Geoff Gander graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1984, where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He has been involved in the listing and running of public companies since 1994. He was appointed as a director of Jupiter Energy in January 2005 and he is currently responsible for the overall operational leadership of the company, as well as investor relations and group corporate development.
Baltabek Kuandykov - Non-executive Director
Baltabek Kuandykov is currently the president of Meridian Petroleum, a privately held Kazakh oil & gas company. He was formerly the president of Nelson Resources, an oil development and production company operating in Kazakhstan which was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange until its acquisition by Lukoil in 2005. Kuandykov has considerable experience in the oil and gas industry in the region, having served as president of Kazakhoil (predecessor of the Kazakh State oil company KazMunaiGas), and is a well-respected consultant to Chevron Overseas Petroleum on CIS projects. He also worked in a senior capacity for Kazneftegazrazvedka and was president of Kazakhstancaspishelf. Kuandykov has extensive government experience in Kazakhstan, having served as deputy minister of geology, head of the oil and gas directorate at the Ministry of Geology, and was deputy minister of energy and fuel resources.
Alexey Kruzhkov - Non-executive Director
Alexey Kruzhkov holds an engineering degree and an MBA with over 10 years’ experience working in the investment industry, focusing primarily on the oil & gas, mining and real estate sectors. He has served as a director on the boards of companies listed in Canada and Norway. He is a member of the executive team of Waterford Finance and Investment Limited. He holds British and Russian citizenship.
Alexander Kuzev - Non-executive Director
Alexander Kuzev is an oil industry professional with over 26 years of experience. Most of his career has been spent working in the Former Soviet Union with much of that time responsible for the overall management of field operations with a focus on production sustainability, technology and field maintenance. He brings an important technical advisory skill set to the Jupiter Energy board, as well as in-country experience, having been involved with various Kazakhstan-based oil and gas operations since the late 1990s.
Keith Martens - Non-executive Director
Keith Martens has over 40 years’ experience as an oil finder and manager around the world. He has served as a technical advisor and consultant to a number of Australian oil & gas companies, and was instrumental in the discovery of Jupiter’s Akkar East and West Zhetybai oil fields when he was consulting to Jupiter Energy between 2007 and 2014. More recently, Martens has been working on the Eastern Margin of the Permian Basin in Texas with Winchester Energy and in the Paradox Basin in Utah and Colorado, as both lead explorationist and non-executive chairman of ASX listed Grand Gulf Energy (ASX:GGE).Sustainable, long-term and profitable oil exploration and production in Kazakhstan – cashflow positive with a proven reserve base
CHARBONE Hydrogen Provides Update on Flagship Sorel-Tracy Project, Achieving Multiple Key Milestones This Week
Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire - August 14, 2025 Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (" CHARBONE " or the " Company "), North America's only publicly traded pure-play company focused on ultra-pure green hydrogen production and distribution, is pleased to provide an update on substantial construction progress and infrastructure connections at its flagship Sorel-Tracy project.
Electrical Interconnection Completed
Earlier this week, a Hydro-Quebec team completed the electrical interconnection of the site. This involved connecting the distribution network to the first pole installed on-site, following the installation of the Hydro-Québec metering station three weeks earlier. Energy can now flow from the Hydro-Quebec grid along the site's overhead power lines to the production area, paving the way for equipment installation.
Water Supply Infrastructure Installed
Meanwhile, the Sorel-Tracy Water Department finished excavating and installing piping to link the CHARBONE site to a 14-inch main water line. This connection will ensure enough water capacity to support all five planned project phases. With both key inputs for electrolysis—electricity and water—now secured, the site is prepared to start hydrogen production once the equipment installation is finished.
Heavy civil construction equipment has arrived on-site, and CHARBONE's general contractor and subcontractor teams have begun work. Surveyors have finished all necessary site markings for the construction of buildings and production areas in preparation for the arrival of production equipment in the upcoming weeks.
During site preparation, the Quebec Ministry of the Environment (MELCCFP) identified a rare and endangered plant species—the ‘Three-awn grass'—on a small part of the property. In collaboration with experts from Tetra Tech, CHARBONE successfully relocated and protected the plant, ensuring it has a dedicated habitat on the site. "This update marks the completion of three critical milestones for our team," said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of CHARBONE. "We are proud of the progress to date and remain on track to commence production this fall."
Closing of Shares for Debt Financing
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CHARBONE is pleased to announce the closing of Shares for debt settlements amounting to $118,095. The Company has settled with a arm's length supplier $118,095 of payables through the issuance of shares. A total of 1,968,254 Shares will be issued pursuant to the closing, at a conversion price per unit of $0.06. The Company believes that the settlement of the payables through the issuance of securities is appropriate to advance towards production for its Sorel-Tracy project and the overall need to manage its cash prudently. A formal agreement will reflect any debt settlement and will be subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Any securities issued pursuant to a debt settlement will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period in Canada.
Update on closing US$1.5M in Convertible Notes
Following the Exchange's review of the closing of US$1.5M (CA$2.1M) convertible notes announced on December 4, 2024, CHARBONE will issue 2,109,900 warrants to the placement agent. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 or USD equivalent.
About CHARBONE Corporation
CHARBONE is an integrated company specialized in Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and the strategic distribution of industrial gases in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. It is developing a modular network of green hydrogen production while partnering with industry players to supply helium and other specialty gases without the need to build costly new plants. This disciplined strategy diversifies revenue streams, reduces risks, and increases flexibility. The CHARBONE group is publicly listed in North America and Europe on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, visit www.charbone.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements that are "forward-looking information" as defined under Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "intends", "anticipates", "expects", "believes", "plans", "likely", or similar words. The forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events, based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates considered reasonable by management at the date the statements are made. Although Charbone believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, as unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Charbone. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described under "Risk Factors" in the Corporation's Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; they could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
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Charbone Hydrogene annonce des mise-a-jour sur le projet phare de Sorel-Tracy, franchissant plusieurs etapes cles cette semaine
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L'équipe Charbone a annoncé l'avancement des travaux de construction sur le site de son projet phare de Sorel-Tracy, se préparant aux livraisons d'équipements et au début de la production.
Brossard (Québec) TheNewswire - le 14 août 2025 - CORPORATION CHARBONE HYDROGÈNE (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF OTCQB: CHHYF, FSE: K47 ) (« Charbone » ou la « Société »), une rare compagnie cotée en bourse spécialisée dans la production et la distribution d'hydrogène ultrapur vert en Amérique du Nord, est heureuse de fournir une mise-à-jour sur les progrès substantiels de la construction et les connexions d'infrastructures de son projet phare de Sorel-Tracy.
Interconnexion électrique terminée
Plus tôt cette semaine, une équipe d'Hydro-Québec a terminé l'interconnexion électrique du site. Il s'agissait de raccorder le réseau de distribution au premier poteau installé sur le site, après l'installation du poste de mesurage d'Hydro-Québec trois semaines plus tôt. L'énergie peut désormais circuler du réseau d'Hydro-Québec jusqu'à la zone de production via les lignes aériennes du site, ouvrant ainsi la voie à l'installation des équipements.
Infrastructures d'approvisionnement en eau installées
Entre-temps, le service de ses eaux de la Ville de Sorel-Tracy a terminé l'excavation et l'installation de la tuyauterie reliant le site de Charbone à une conduite d'eau principale de 14 pouces. Ce raccordement assurera une capacité d'alimentation en eau suffisante pour les cinq phases prévues du projet. Les deux principaux apports d'électricité et d'eau pour l'électrolyse étant désormais assurés, le site est prêt à démarrer la production d'hydrogène une fois l'installation des équipements terminée.
Travaux de génie civil en cours
Les machineries lourdes de génie civil sont arrivées sur le chantier, et les équipes de l'entrepreneur général et des sous-traitants de Charbone ont commencé les travaux. Les arpenteurs géomètres ont terminé le marquage du site nécessaire à la construction des bâtiments et des zones de production, en prévision de l'arrivée des équipements dans les semaines à venir.
Lors de la préparation du site, le ministère de l'Environnement du Québec (MELCCFP) a identifié une espèce végétale rare et menacée – l'Aristide à rameaux – sur une petite partie de la propriété. En collaboration avec les experts de Tetra Tech, Charbone a réussi à relocaliser et à protéger la plante, lui assurant ainsi un habitat dédié sur le site. « Cette mise à jour marque la réalisation de trois étapes cruciales pour notre équipe », a déclaré Dave Gagnon, président-directeur général de Charbone. « Nous sommes fiers des progrès réalisés à ce jour et maintenons le cap pour le début de la production cet automne. »
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Clôture d'un financement de règlement de dettes par actions
Charbone a le plaisir d'annoncer la clôture d'une émission d'actions pour règlement de dettes totalisant 118 095 $. La Société a réglé avec un fournisseur sans lien de dépendance 118 095 $ de dettes par l'émission d'actions. Un total de 1 968 254 actions seront émises à la clôture, à un prix de conversion unitaire de 0,06 $. La Société estime que le règlement des dettes par l'émission de titres est approprié pour progresser vers la production de son projet Sorel-Tracy et pour répondre à la nécessité générale de gérer sa trésorerie avec prudence. Une entente officielle reflétera tout règlement de dettes et sera soumise à l'approbation de la Bourse de croissance TSX. Tout titre émis dans le cadre d'un règlement de dettes sera assujetti à une période de détention légale de quatre mois au Canada.
Mise-à-jour sur la clôture de billets convertibles de 1,5 million de dollars américains
À la suite de l'examen par la Bourse de la clôture des obligations convertibles de 1,5 M$ US (2,1 M$ CA) annoncée le 4 décembre 2024, Charbone émettra 2 109 900 bons de souscription à l'agent de placement. Chaque bon de souscription permet à son détenteur d'acquérir une action ordinaire supplémentaire de la Société à un prix d'exercice de 0,10 $ ou l'équivalent en dollars américains.
À propos de Charbone Hydrogène Corporation
Charbone est une entreprise intégrée spécialisée dans l'hydrogène ultrapur (UHP) et la distribution stratégique de gaz industriels en Amérique du Nord et en Asie-Pacifique. Elle développe un réseau modulaire de production d'hydrogène vert tout en s'associant à des partenaires de l'industrie pour offrir de l'hélium et d'autres gaz spécialisés sans avoir à construire de nouvelles usines coûteuses. Cette stratégie disciplinée diversifie les revenus, réduit les risques et augmente sa flexibilité. Le groupe Charbone est coté en bourse en Amérique du Nord et en Europe sur la bourse de croissance TSX (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF); sur les marchés OTC (OTCQB: CHHYF); et à la Bourse de Francfort (FSE: K47). Pour plus d'informations, visiter www.charbone.com .
Énoncés prospectifs
Le présent communiqué de presse contient des énoncés qui constituent de « l'information prospective » au sens des lois canadiennes sur les valeurs mobilières (« déclarations prospectives »). Ces déclarations prospectives sont souvent identifiées par des mots tels que « a l'intention », « anticipe », « s'attend à », « croit », « planifie », « probable », ou des mots similaires. Les déclarations prospectives reflètent les attentes, estimations ou projections respectives de la direction de Charbone concernant les résultats ou événements futurs, sur la base des opinions, hypothèses et estimations considérées comme raisonnables par la direction à la date à laquelle les déclarations sont faites. Bien que Charbone estime que les attentes exprimées dans les déclarations prospectives sont raisonnables, les déclarations prospectives comportent des risques et des incertitudes, et il ne faut pas se fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, car des facteurs inconnus ou imprévisibles pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels soient sensiblement différents de ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives. Des risques et des incertitudes liés aux activités de Charbone peuvent avoir une incidence sur les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes et hypothèses comprennent, sans s'y limiter, ceux décrits à la rubrique « Facteurs de risque » dans la déclaration de changement à l'inscription de la Société datée du 31 mars 2022, qui peut être consultée sur SEDAR à l'adresse www.sedar.com; ils pourraient faire en sorte que les événements ou les résultats réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux prévus dans les déclarations prospectives.
Sauf si les lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables l'exigent, Charbone ne s'engage pas à mettre à jour ni à réviser les déclarations prospectives.
Ni la Bourse de croissance TSX ni son fournisseur de services de réglementation (tel que ce terme est défini dans les politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX) n'acceptent de responsabilité quant à la pertinence ou à l'exactitude du présent communiqué.
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RaaS Research Sees Major Upside for Provaris’ Hydrogen Play
“The company holds a material early-mover advantage with a number of strategic partnerships and two hydrogen supply, offtake and shipping agreements expected to become unconditional over the next 12 months,” RaaS added.
The analysis highlights several factors contributing to Povaris’ investment value proposition: hydrogen as a critical element essential to the growing alternative energy supply chain; Povaris’ use of Norwegian renewable energy ensuring compliance with EU fuel standards; and Povaris’ innovative ‘capital-lite’ financial model for early cash.
Illustration of a FSIU in the foreground, receiving cargo from a LCO2 carrier in the background (Source: Yinson Production AS)
Key highlights of the report:
- Disruptive Tank Technology: Provaris owns proprietary compressed hydrogen tank IP designed for cost-efficient maritime transport — a potential game-changer in hydrogen and CO₂ logistics.
- Major Hydrogen Projects: Two European hydrogen export projects (with Uniper and Norwegian Hydrogen) are targeting FID by mid-2026 and commercial start-up by 2029.
- Capital-Lite Model: Revenue is expected via license and origination fees, avoiding large upfront costs; early cash flow potential through third-party ship funding and revenue sharing.
- Valuation Upside: Analyst values PV1 at $123m ($0.16/share) mid-point – a 12x premium to current share price ($0.013), driven by hydrogen project potential and IP value.
- Carbon Capture Expansion: Provaris is co-developing LCO₂ storage and transport solutions with Yinson, including the EU-backed STARFISH CCS project, with JV funding and global applications.
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Westport Announces Closing of Previously Announced Light-Duty Segment Divestiture
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport" or the "Company") (TSX:WPRT Nasdaq:WPRT), today announced the successful closing of the previously announced transaction to divest its Light-Duty Segment and outlines its strategic vision for future growth, emphasizing expansion of market share, entering new markets and right sizing its current operations.
Today, Westport closed the sale of the Light-Duty Segment to a wholly-owned investment vehicle of Heliaca Investments Coöperatief U.A. ("Heliaca Investments"), a Netherlands based investment firm supported by Ramphastos Investments Management B.V., a prominent Dutch venture capital and private equity firm (the "Transaction"). The Transaction, initially announced on March 31, 2025, includes the sale of Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l., encompassing the Light-Duty OEM, delayed OEM, and independent aftermarket businesses. Total consideration for the assets was a base price of approximately $79.5 million (€67.7 million), subject to certain adjustments, along with potential earnouts of up to a revised estimate of $3.9 million (€3.3 million) based on future performance milestones.
"The successful completion of the disposition of our Light-Duty Segment marks a pivotal step in strengthening our balance sheet," said Dan Sceli, Chief Executive Officer of Westport Fuel Systems. "More importantly, it allows Westport to sharpen our focus on the larger, higher-growth opportunities ahead, including providing the most economical solutions for heavier duty and high horse power commercial mobility and industrial applications that also deeply decarbonize these challenging segments – where we believe our products and technologies can deliver the greatest value."
The New Westport
With the successful completion of the Light-Duty Segment divestiture, Westport is taking the necessary steps to execute on a new and focused integrated business strategy. The Company recognizes the evolving macroeconomic environment and is positioning itself to capitalize on renewed market momentum, drive operational excellence, and deliver on key financial objectives.
"The transportation landscape is shifting, and customer demand for cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable solutions continues to accelerate," added Sceli. "We're seeing renewed attention on CNG and LNG fuelled platforms and Westport is uniquely positioned to deliver the necessary products and technologies. By leveraging our core strengths in fuel-agnostic, high-pressure fuel systems, we aim to meet growing market demand and provide our customers with reliable solutions that perform – and in many cases are more affordable than the incumbant engines."
During the upcoming Q2 financial results conference call, Westport will be covering additional details about the transaction and Westport's strategy ahead. We will focus on key priorities, including:
- Cespira: Strategic market expansion and technology leadership in heavy-duty transportation and off road high horse power mobility
- High Pressure Controls and Systems: Complementing the energy transition with versatile solutions that support multiple powertrain platforms
- Westport Financial Initiatives: Balancing opportunity scale, execution performance, and dynamic market conditions
Westport's key focus going forward recognizes both the opportunities and headwinds in overall market conditions. We have initiated a comprehensive internal process to review additional ways to maximize our economic benefit from this recent transaction for our stakeholders. We look forward to providing additional insight and updates when we report Q2 2025 results on Monday, August 11, 2025, after market close.
About Westport Fuel Systems
Westport is a technology and innovation company connecting synergistic technologies to power a cleaner tomorrow. As a leading supplier of affordable, alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced components and systems that enable the transition from traditional fuels to cleaner energy solutions.
Our proven technologies support a wide range of clean fuels – including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen – empowering OEMs and commercial transportation industries to meet performance demands, regulatory requirements, and climate targets in a cost-effective way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to engineering excellence, Westport is helping our partners achieve sustainability goals – without compromising performance or cost-efficiency – making clean, scalable transport solutions a reality.
Westport Fuel Systems is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit www.westport.com .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, including potential earn-out payments, the ability to strengthen our balance sheet, the ability to capitalize on higher- growth opportunities , and our expectations regarding the future success of our business. Other forward-looking statements included in the release include those relating to Westport's future strategic plans, business opportunities and use of the Transaction proceeds. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activities, performance, or achievements expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include those related to governmental policies, regulation and approval, the achievement of the performance criteria required for the earnout described above, purchase price adjustments contained in the Agreement, the demand for our products, as well as other risk factors and assumptions that may affect our actual results, performance, or achievements, as discussed in our most recent Annual Information Form and other filings with securities regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in these forward-looking statements except as required by National Instrument 51-102. The contents of any website referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein .
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T: +1 604-718-2046
E: invest@westport.com
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