CHARBONE Secures Long-Term Hydrogen Supply Deal with Hone Inc. for Entertainment Industry Clean Energy
CHARBONE Corporation has signed a binding two-year hydrogen supply contract with Hone Inc., supporting mobile hydrogen power solutions for film and television productions, marking a significant step in integrating clean hydrogen into Hollywood production workflows.
CHARBONE Corporation, a vertically integrated industrial gases company, has announced a long-term hydrogen supply contract with Hone Inc., a provider of mobile hydrogen power solutions for the film and television production industry. The agreement, which formalizes and extends a commercial relationship that began in January 2026, underscores the growing acceptance of clean hydrogen as a reliable energy source for on-set power generation in North America's active production markets.
Hone delivers mobile hydrogen power as a clean alternative to diesel generators. Its trailer-mounted 165 kW hydrogen ICE generator systems replicate the standard production 1,400-amp diesel genset, eliminating emissions on-set. Each generator day can displace more than 1.5 tonnes of CO2 compared to diesel operations. CHARBONE's hydrogen serves as the fuel source for Hone's proprietary Fuel Block™ delivery and drop-and-swap refueling system, enabling uninterrupted power throughout production.
The commercial traction achieved through this partnership demonstrates the real-world viability of hydrogen as a clean, reliable power source in mobile and time-sensitive production environments. A major Hollywood Studio with multiple productions filming in Toronto has utilized Hone's hydrogen generator service and CHARBONE's clean hydrogen on several occasions, validating both the technology and the supply chain.
The long-term supply agreement is binding and covers a term of two years. Consistent with its practice, CHARBONE is not disclosing volume, pricing, or financial terms to maintain its competitive position. The company noted that demand for its clean ultra-high purity (UHP) hydrogen continues to outpace available supply, underscoring the strategic importance of expanding its production network.
“This long-term supply agreement with Hone is a direct extension of the commercial momentum we established earlier this year, and it reflects something meaningful: the entertainment industry is not just testing hydrogen, it is integrating it into active studio production workflows,” said Dave Gagnon, Chairman and CEO of CHARBONE. “Clean hydrogen is proving its value in some of the most demanding operational environments, where reliability, safety, and performance are non-negotiable.”
Ry Smith, CEO of Hone, added: “Partnering with CHARBONE on a long-term basis gives Hone the supply certainty we need to confidently serve our clients across multiple Hollywood productions. Clean, reliable hydrogen is the foundation of our service offering, and CHARBONE's clean UHP hydrogen meets the quality and logistics standards our customers depend on.”
CHARBONE is advancing a network of clean UHP hydrogen production facilities across North America and selected international markets. The company serves customers across sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies. For more information, visit www.charbone.com and www.honeinc.ca.
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