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Chart Industries (GTLS) announced a €6.5 million minority investment in Cryomotive GmbH, a green-tech startup focusing on clean hydrogen storage and refueling technology. This strategic partnership includes a commercial agreement aimed at leveraging Cryomotive’s proprietary CcH2 CRYOGAS technology to decarbonize long-haul commercial vehicles. The global market for fuel cell-powered vehicles is projected to exceed 700,000 units by 2035 in Europe and China. Chart's investment increases its addressable market for hydrogen applications by $100 million over the next five years.

Chart Industries (GTLS) announces a Development and Commercial MOU with ABB to enhance modular solutions in clean energy and water treatment sectors. This partnership will focus on developing standard modular controls for hydrogen and natural gas liquefaction plants, carbon capture plants, and more. The collaboration aims to reduce costs and risks in emerging segments. Both companies emphasize sustainability and innovation, with Chart leveraging ABB's expertise in automation and power supply to advance their technology offerings.

Chart Industries (GTLS) reported a strong Q1 2021, with record orders of $417.2 million and a backlog of $934.1 million. Diluted earnings per share surged to $0.63, a 950% increase from Q1 2020. The company expects full-year revenue between $1.36 billion and $1.41 billion, reflecting organic and inorganic growth, including significant investments in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. Key segments like Repair, Service & Leasing and Specialty Products accounted for 41.1% of total net sales. The gross margin reached 29.1%, the highest in four years.

Chart Industries and Reliance Industries have co-founded the India H2 Alliance (IH2A), aimed at developing a hydrogen economy in India. The alliance, comprising global energy leaders, focuses on blue and green hydrogen production, storage, and transport applications. IH2A will collaborate with the government to formulate a National Hydrogen Policy and establish large-scale hydrogen projects and a national funding initiative. This coalition seeks to reduce hydrogen costs and create a local supply chain to achieve India's net-zero carbon goals, complementing renewable energy strategies.

Plug Power, Chart Industries, and Baker Hughes announced their intentions to invest a total of €260 million in the FiveT Hydrogen Fund. This fund aims to raise €1 billion for developing clean hydrogen infrastructure, crucial for addressing climate change and supporting the energy transition to net-zero emissions. Plug Power will contribute €160 million while Chart Industries and Baker Hughes will each commit €50 million. The Fund focuses on financing projects in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, promising robust returns and sustainability benefits.

Plug Power, Chart Industries, and Baker Hughes are set to be cornerstone investors in the FiveT Hydrogen Fund, aimed at advancing clean hydrogen infrastructure. Plug Power will invest €160 million ($200 million), while Chart and Baker Hughes will each contribute €50 million ($60 million). The Fund aspires to raise €1 billion from various investors and will exclusively finance projects in clean hydrogen production, storage, and distribution. This collaboration emphasizes the increasing importance of hydrogen in the energy transition and the potential for significant environmental impact.

Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) has scheduled a conference call for April 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results. Earnings will be released prior to market open on the same day. Participants can join by dialing (877) 312-9395 in the U.S. or (970) 315-0456 outside the U.S., using Conference ID 1269077. A webcast will also be available on the company's investor relations website.

A replay will be accessible from 12:30 p.m. ET, April 22, until 12:30 p.m. ET, April 29.

Chart Industries (GTLS) has made a strategic $25 million investment for a 5% equity stake in Transform Materials, a sustainable chemical company specializing in microwave plasma technology for converting natural gas into acetylene and hydrogen. This partnership includes a binding commercial agreement aimed at leveraging Chart's technology for enhancing clean hydrogen production. Transform aims to initiate construction of two to three plants within the year, signaling potential multi-million dollar opportunities for Chart across global markets in the clean energy sector.