Xebec Announces On-site Hydrogen Contract with Turkey-based Flat Steel Manufacturer

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Xebec Adsorption Inc. has secured a contract to provide two Hy.GEN® 150 units to a major steel manufacturer in Turkey, marking the company’s first steel treatment contract. These units will produce approximately 600 kg of hydrogen per day at 99.999% purity, aimed at enhancing the annealing heat-treatment process. This installation exemplifies Xebec's expanding role in decentralized hydrogen generation across various industries, including glass and food, as it aligns with its strategy to meet rising hydrogen demands, particularly from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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• Secured the first steel treatment contract, showing expansion into diverse industrial applications.
• Units will produce 600 kg of hydrogen per day, enhancing the steel manufacturing process.
• Aligns with growing hydrogen demand for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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First steel metal treatment contract showcases Xebec’s diverse industry applications for decentralized hydrogen generation

MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce today that it has signed a contract to supply two Hy.GEN® 150 units with a Turkey-based flat steel manufacturer. The two units will have a capacity of approximately 600 kg of hydrogen per day (220 tons per year) at 99.999% purity to create a protective atmosphere within the annealing heat-treatment process. This contract from a flat steel producer represents the first of its kind received by Xebec and the third site in Turkey, showcasing the company’s increasing position and diverse set of industrial applications for on-site hydrogen generation.

“We are excited to be working with one of the largest steel manufacturers in Turkey to reduce carbon emissions and costs of their hydrogen supply with our decentralized hydrogen generation technologies. Using high purity hydrogen within the steel annealing process is a new use case for us and is an excellent example of how we can serve a variety of manufacturing processes. We look forward to growing our hydrogen reference base which now includes active installations in glass manufacturing, food, electronics, hydrocracking, and the emerging mobility sector for refueling of hydrogen vehicles,” said Marinus van Driel, President of Xebec Europe.

Building hydrogen supply for industrial customers while establishing support for the emerging mobility sector
Xebec continues to execute its strategy to satisfy existing and evolving needs for industrial hydrogen through on-site production supported by Decentralized Production Hubs (DPHs). This strategy will allow for local production of adequate quantities of hydrogen while also addressing the upcoming demand from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Today’s announced installation will not only contribute to local industrial hydrogen supply, but excess hydrogen quantities of high purity hydrogen can be used to fill emerging demand from FCEVs. The company believes that this approach can support the economic rollout of hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

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About Xebec Adsorption Inc.
Xebec is a global provider of clean energy solutions for renewable and low carbon gases used in energy, mobility and industrial applications. The company specializes in deploying a portfolio of proprietary technologies for the distributed production of hydrogen, renewable natural gas, oxygen and nitrogen. By focusing on environmentally responsible gas generation, Xebec has helped thousands of customers around the world reduce their carbon footprints and operating costs. Headquartered in Québec, Canada, Xebec has a worldwide presence with seven manufacturing facilities, ten Cleantech Service Centers and five sales offices spanning over four continents. Xebec trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (TSX: XBC). For more information, xebecinc.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Xebec's new contract with a steel manufacturer in Turkey?

Xebec's contract marks its first steel treatment application, showcasing its capabilities in decentralized hydrogen generation.

How much hydrogen will Xebec's Hy.GEN® 150 units produce for the Turkish steel manufacturer?

The Hy.GEN® 150 units will produce approximately 600 kg of hydrogen per day.

What industries is Xebec expanding its hydrogen generation technology into?

Xebec is expanding into industries such as steel manufacturing, glass, food, electronics, and mobility for fuel cell electric vehicles.

What capacity and purity level of hydrogen will the new units provide?

The new units will provide hydrogen at 99.999% purity with a production capacity of 220 tons per year.