HPQ Silicon Inc. informed shareholders that its Lyon based, affiliated company, NOVACIUM SAS ("Novacium") has filed a patent application for a low carbon footprint, chemical based, on-demand and high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system. The new hydrogen production system uses a chemical process to liberate hydrogen from specific low-cost, low-carbon footprint, and non-hazardous alloys. Furthermore, the hydrogen produced by the chemical process directly reaches industry-standard pressure levels, typically ranging from 200 to 1,000 bars.

Unlike traditional electrolysis-based hydrogen production systems, Novacium's process operates without the need for electricity, extensive storage, and complex transportation infrastructure, offering a truly autonomous solution. The dual-application process, designed for military and civilian uses, addresses a potential client's need for a low-carbon footprint, on-demand, high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production System deployable anywhere globally, even under off-grid conditions, with safety as a top priority. There is no doubt that hydrogen can play a significant role in decarbonizing the economy due to its zero-emission characteristics and high energy-to-weight ratio.

However, as of 2021, less than 1 million tonnes (Mt) of hydrogen demand out of a total of 94 Mt came from low-emission sources, with the rest produced from unabated fossil fuels.