Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (QIMC) and Black Tree Energy Group Sarl (BTEG) Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Natural Hydrogen Exploration and Development with a Focus on US Expansion

Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (QIMC) and Black Tree Energy Group Sarl (BTEG) Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Natural Hydrogen Exploration and Development with a Focus on US Expansion

Montreal, Quebec and Geneva, Switzerland–(Newsfile Corp. – March 12, 2025) – Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) (“QIMC”) a North American leader in natural hydrogen exploration and technology development, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Black Tree Energy Group Sàrl (BTEG), a Swiss-based energy infrastructure and project development firm. This partnership reinforces QIMC’s strategic expansion into the U.S., a key market for accelerating the commercialization of natural hydrogen. Together, QIMC and BTEG will drive large-scale hydrogen projects by integrating technical expertise with financial strategy, project development, and execution capabilities.

Driving Growth in the U.S. Market

With strong support for clean natural hydrogen initiatives, the United States presents a substantial opportunity for natural hydrogen development. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), QIMC intends to capitalize on its established expertise in natural renewable hydrogen—encompassing geological and geophysical analyses, project evaluation, and hydrogen fieldwork and drilling—to identify high-potential U.S. sites and accelerate the path to commercial production.

BTEG’s proven track record in infrastructure development, industrial gases commercialization, strategy, and financial structuring. will reinforce QIMC’s U.S. expansion efforts. By combining resources, both companies will pursue large-scale projects and offtake agreements designed to meet growing US market demand and strengthen the US domestic hydrogen supply chain.

Key Areas of Collaboration

1. U.S. Hydrogen Exploration & Project Development
   
   Conducting detailed geological surveys, reservoir assessments, and strategic site selection to identify optimal natural hydrogen extraction opportunities across the United States.
   
2. Technical & Consulting Services
   
   Providing advanced technical expertise, feasibility analyses, and project management to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
   
3. Market Strategy & Offtake Agreements
   
   Focusing on high-potential U.S. markets, securing long-term offtake commitments, and coordinating commercialization strategies that align with evolving federal and state-level clean energy policies.
   
4. Infrastructure & Investment
   
   Developing robust infrastructure for hydrogen production, transportation, and storage while actively pursuing investment partnerships to accelerate growth in key U.S. regions.
   
5. Broader Sustainable Energy Initiatives
   
   Exploring opportunities to integrate Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), geothermal energy, and the extraction of valuable gases such as helium into combined U.S. project portfolios.

John Karagiannidis, CEO of QIMC, commented:

This partnership with Black Tree Energy Group positions QIMC to capitalize on the rapidly expanding U.S. market for clean natural hydrogen.

“We believe our expertise in natural renewable hydrogen exploration, paired with BTEG’s infrastructure and financial capabilities, will enable us to establish a strong foothold in the U.S. and drive significant growth opportunities.”

Jorge Ruiz del Vizo, CEO of BTEG, added:

Partnering with QIMC presents a unique opportunity to transform the U.S. natural hydrogen landscape.

“Our collective efforts and experience will focus on advancing natural hydrogen as a viable, large-scale primary energy source. By making access to this natural energy resource possible, we will create value for all stakeholders and contribute to a sustainable energy future.”

Next Steps

Both parties will immediately commence work on a U.S.-focused action plan, prioritizing site evaluations and prospective project opportunities. A dedicated governance framework will oversee the collaboration, supported by regular progress reviews and strategic updates.

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