{"id":809,"date":"2026-04-21T13:33:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charbone.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=809"},"modified":"2026-10-06T00:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T00:15:12","slug":"charbone-advances-strategic-expansion-in-malaysia-and-confirms-intent-to-participate-and-operate-in-green-hydrogen-asiapac","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/charbone.com\/en\/new\/charbone-advances-strategic-expansion-in-malaysia-and-confirms-intent-to-participate-and-operate-in-green-hydrogen-asiapac\/","title":{"rendered":"CHARBONE Advances Strategic Expansion in Malaysia and Confirms Intent to Participate and Operate in Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CHARBONE CORPORATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHARBONE Advances Strategic Expansion in Malaysia and Confirms Intent to Participate and Operate in Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brossard, Quebec, April 21, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>CHARBONE CORPORATION<\/strong> (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (\u201c<strong>CHARBONE<\/strong>\u201d or the \u201c<strong>Company<\/strong>\u201d), a North American producer and distributor specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (\u201c<strong>UHP<\/strong>\u201d) hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, today announced a <strong>positive strategic update<\/strong> following its recent executive mission to Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>The mission was led by <strong>Dave B. Gagnon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>, alongside <strong>Patrick Cuddihy, Senior Vice President<\/strong>, and builds on the previously announced framework agreement dated June 25, 2025 with <strong>Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC SDN BHD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Following a series of high-level meetings with Malaysian stakeholders, government representatives, and industrial partners, CHARBONE confirms:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 aligned intent between all parties to advance the Malaysian green hydrogen UHP project;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 CHARBONE\u2019s interest in taking an equity participation in Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC SDN BHD;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 CHARBONE\u2019s intention to play an active operational role in the development and execution of the project.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone reinforces CHARBONE\u2019s strategy to expand beyond North America and establish a <strong>disciplined, scalable presence in the Asia-Pacific market<\/strong>, one of the fastest-growing regions for clean hydrogen and specialty gases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strengthening Canada\u2013Malaysia Industrial Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CHARBONE expresses its sincere appreciation to Malaysian authorities and partners for the <strong>quality of engagement and strong institutional support<\/strong> throughout the mission.<\/p>\n<p>The Company would like to specifically acknowledge the <strong>Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)<\/strong> for its leadership in:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 facilitating strategic dialogue;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 supporting cross-border industrial collaboration;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 enabling meaningful engagement between Canadian and Malaysian stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia continues to demonstrate a <strong>compelling platform for clean energy deployment<\/strong>, supported by national decarbonization initiatives, industrial demand growth, and a strategic geographic position within Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executing CHARBONE\u2019s Global Industrial Gas Platform Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CHARBONE\u2019s expansion into Malaysia aligns with its broader strategy to build a <strong>globally integrated industrial gas platform<\/strong>, anchored in:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 ultra-high purity hydrogen (UHP H\u2082);<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 strategic specialty gases;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 disciplined project execution through modular, decentralized production models.<\/p>\n<p>The Company intends to replicate its North American approach in Asia-Pacific, targeting high-growth sectors including:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 semiconductors and advanced electronics;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 artificial intelligence and data centers;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 pharmaceuticals and biotechnology;<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 defense and aerospace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Our mission in Malaysia confirms that CHARBONE\u2019s 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<\/em>,\u201d <strong>said Dave Gagnon, CHARBONE\u2019s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.<\/strong> <em>\u201cWe 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.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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 our shareholders with more detailed information on the project and development scope.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About CHARBONE CORPORATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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 <strong>TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH)<\/strong>, the <strong>OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF)<\/strong>, and the <strong>Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47)<\/strong>. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/charbone.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.charbone.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This news release contains statements that are \u201cforward-looking information\u201d as defined under Canadian securities laws (\u201cforward-looking statements\u201d). These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as \u201cintends\u201d, \u201canticipates\u201d, \u201cexpects\u201d, \u201cbelieves\u201d, \u201cplans\u201d, \u201clikely\u201d, or similar words. The forward-looking statements reflect management&#8217;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 \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in the Corporation\u2019s Management\u2019s Discussion &amp; Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2025, which is available on SEDAR+ at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedarplus.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sedarplus.ca<\/a>; they could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-807\" src=\"https:\/\/charbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Hydrogen-ASIAPAC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-809","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"pdf_file":1606},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CHARBONE Advances Strategic Expansion in Malaysia and Confirms Intent to Participate and Operate in Green Hydrogen ASIAPAC &#062; 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