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Quebec, Canada selected for first green hydrogen eco-system

November 29, 2022

First Hydrogen Corp. announced that it has selected the City of Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada to develop its first green hydrogen eco-system. The Company has conducted site evaluations and has now formally commenced the process to secure and develop respective sites for the local production of green hydrogen and the assembly of First Hydrogen zero-emission commercial vehicles.

First Hydrogen’s project plan is to produce up to 50MW of green hydrogen using advanced electrolysis technology and distribute the hydrogen within the Montreal-Quebec City corridor for use with First Hydrogen’s light commercial vehicles (LCV) as well as supporting other hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and applications in the region.

First Hydrogen LCVs are planned to be assembled in Shawinigan for distribution throughout North America in combination with the Company’s Hydrogen as a Service product offering. The assembly factory will be designed for an annual capacity of 25,000 vehicles per year when at full capacity and will represent a major boost to green technology jobs in the region.

The Company’s strategy is a close match with the Province of Quebec’s “Plan for a Green Economy1” and the “2030 Quebec Green Hydrogen and BioEnergy Strategy1” both targeting reduced dependence on fossil fuels, energy autonomy and green prosperity through the use of green hydrogen to decarbonize and strengthen its economy. Further, the Province of Quebec provides a stable and supportive environment for First Hydrogen’s

project through its economic, innovation and energy policies and programs aimed at accelerating the pace of the green energy transition.

The project is also consistent with recent federal government announcements supporting green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels initiatives.

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