HPQ Silicon and its France-based affiliate Novacium have taken a critical step toward revolutionizing hydrogen production with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside Malaysian aluminum recycler GLD Alloys.
Their collaborative innovation is a solid-state fuel that generates hydrogen without electricity, dangerous pressurized storage, or complex infrastructure—tackling some of the biggest barriers in traditional hydrogen systems.
FRENCH MILITARY LOOKING TO FINANCE PILOT PLANT IN 2025 AND REAL WORLD TESTING
In a powerful vote of confidence, France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has pre-selected the project as a candidate for a €750,000 pilot plant grant, and the French military is set to be the first to test the technology in real-world conditions.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
GLD Alloys is a leading Malaysian producer of recycled aluminum. The MOU collaboration leverages GLD Alloys’ 200,000-ton recycled aluminum production capacity, a critical input in METAGENE’s low-carbon hydrogen solution. This partnership addresses two converging needs: scalable hydrogen production and decarbonized aluminum use.
- 95% fewer carbon emissions than primary aluminum-based processes
- Hydrogen output of 1.25 m³ per kg of fuel, surpassing conventional methods
- Target production of 500 tonnes of METAGENE™ fuel per year
MILITARY-GRADE VALIDATION & MARKET READINESS
The announcement is more than a promising prototype—it’s a platform with real commercial traction. A pilot system producing 10kg of hydrogen per day is set to launch this year, with field testing expected in early 2026 and commercial production soon after.
“GLD Alloys is the ideal partner to make METAGENE™ a global commercial success. Their production capacity and environmental commitment position us to target the rapidly growing green hydrogen market.”
– Bernard Tourillon, CEO, HPQ Silicon
A MARKET POISED FOR EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
According to BloombergNEF, the green hydrogen market is projected to reach US$500 billion by 2030. HPQ and Novacium’s METAGENE™ offers a rare, fully off-grid solution—ideal for defense, industrial, and remote applications where energy independence is critical.
CONCLUSION: DISRUPTION IN MOTION
With French military backing, an industrial-scale partnership, and a disruptive technology that eliminates long-standing hydrogen hurdles, HPQ Silicon is no longer just an early-stage innovator—it’s an emerging force in the future of clean energy. Investors looking for the next transformative small cap may find this company difficult to ignore.
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