In Canada, HPQ Silicon and its French technology partner, NOVACIUM SAS announced the signing of a commercial and industrial cooperation agreement with Pragma Industries, a designer of fuel cells and soft mobility solutions based in Biarritz, France. This agreement marks a key milestone in the deployment of METAGENE technology — an innovative approach developed by Novacium for the autonomous, high-pressure production of green hydrogen. METAGENE technology, based on the use of a non-explosive, safe aluminum-silicon alloy, enables the generation of 1.25 m3 of hydrogen per kilogram of fuel, without requiring electricity, costly storage, or heavy infrastructure. Its range and energy efficiency make it an ideal solution for light mobility applications, including hydrogen-powered bicycles and other low-emission vehicles developed by Pragma. “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with HPQ and Novacium, which lays the foundation for a promising collaboration,” said Pierre Forté, CEO of Pragma Industries. “METAGENE technology represents a major breakthrough in the decentralized production of high-pressure hydrogen — a perfect fit for last-mile challenges. This solution will enable us to supply our soft mobility offerings in a sustainable and cost-effective way, without relying on traditional energy infrastructures that deliver hydrogen at high cost. It strengthens our commitment to a pragmatic, efficient, and accessible energy transition.”
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