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HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. develops and commercializes graphene materials, including Fractal Graphene™, produced through its proprietary explosion-synthesis process. Company news commonly covers production scale-up through Hyperion reactors, research and production capabilities tied to its Austin operations, and regulatory clearances for commercial graphene sales under U.S. EPA TSCA, UK REACH, and EU REACH frameworks.
Updates also include qualified compounding partners for graphene-enhanced polymer materials, application work in areas such as masterbatches and protective coatings, and management or governance changes. These developments reflect HydroGraph’s focus on commercial adoption of high-purity graphene across industrial materials markets.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc (CSE: HG, OTCQB: HGRAF) has announced a non-brokered private placement offering to raise up to $2 million through the sale of units at $0.16 each. Each unit includes one common share and half of a warrant, with each full warrant exercisable at $0.24 for 36 months. The company may increase the offering size by up to 30%.
The proceeds will support commercialization efforts at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Center, production upscaling, business development, and working capital. The offering is expected to close around December 6th, 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. A four-month hold period will apply to the securities.
HydroGraph Clean Power announced two strategic partnerships in battery materials. The first collaboration with NEI , signed on November 18, 2024, focuses on developing graphene-enhanced battery materials, featuring co-branded products and positioning NEI as a key channel partner. The second partnership with Volfpack Energy, also signed on November 18, 2024, aims to create next-generation supercapacitors using HydroGraph's fractal graphene technology. Initial testing showed a 4x increase in capacitance compared to standard versions. The development roadmap includes lab-scale production in Q1 2025, followed by pilot-scale production later that year.
HydroGraph Clean Power has received a purchase order from a major global automotive company for research quantities of four additional graphene products, including pristine functionalizations and novel formulations. This order expands their ongoing automotive composite improvement program from earlier in 2024. The global automotive composites market is projected to grow at a 12.1% CAGR, reaching USD 26.1 billion by 2033. Additionally, HydroGraph has appointed Darrow Associates for investor relations services at a monthly fee of USD 9,000, focusing on developing and managing investor relations programs.
HydroGraph Clean Power has appointed Kjirstin Breure as permanent Chief Executive Officer. Breure, who has served as board director and president since January 2022 and interim CEO since March 2024, will continue to oversee the company's long-term strategy and operational initiatives. The appointment comes during a period of growth, following the recent addition of Tom Eldridge as director of business development and breakthrough developments in PET research. Board Chairman David Williams praised Breure's strategic vision, leadership, and commercial focus, highlighting her impact on application development, scientific programs, and building a commercial pipeline for significant graphene sales.
HydroGraph Clean Power has announced a breakthrough in sustainable plastic packaging with its Fractal Graphene powder (FGA-1). Tests at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre showed that adding just 0.006 wt-% of graphene to PET bottles enhances performance significantly. When applied to a 50:50 blend of virgin PET and rPET, the technology delivers 23% improvement in top-load strength, potential 20% weight reduction, and 83% decrease in water vapor transmission. This innovation comes as the global PET industry faces regulatory pressure to increase recycled content, with potential to reduce plastic usage by 5 million tonnes annually and cut CO2 emissions by 8 million tonnes if fully commercialized.
HydroGraph Clean Power and the University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) have announced an extension of their research partnership, which was initially established in September 2023. The collaboration focuses on nanomaterials research, particularly in applications including lubricants, composites, resins, coatings, and energy storage. To support the rapid R&D growth, HydroGraph has added Dr. Anika Shakil to its research team, strengthening their capabilities in graphene innovation and real-world applications.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) has been awarded the Business Innovation Award at the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards, hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The award recognizes HydroGraph's leadership in cutting-edge graphene technology and its contributions to the state's economy and communities.
The company stood out among 346 nominations across nine categories for its groundbreaking work in graphene technology, setting new industry standards for innovation and sustainability. HydroGraph's president and interim CEO, Kjirstin Breure, emphasized the company's dedication to innovation, highlighted by recent patent applications filed in the US and globally.
In addition to this achievement, HydroGraph recently announced the filing of two new US patent applications for graphene-coated hollow glass microsphere technology (HGMS), further demonstrating its commitment to advancing material science and expanding possibilities in the graphene market.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) has appointed Tom Eldridge as Director of Business Development. Based in the UK, Tom will lead business development activities, support customer projects, forge strategic partnerships, and grow sales in key markets. He will focus on introducing HydroGraph's pristine graphene to businesses seeking material innovations.
Tom brings over a decade of experience in advanced materials and nanotechnology. His background includes roles as Business Development Director (EMEA) at CHASM Advanced Materials and Co-Founder and Director at Fullerex Tom holds a BSc in physics and philosophy from King's College London and is pursuing an executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Kjirstin Breure, president and interim CEO of HydroGraph, expressed excitement about Tom's appointment, highlighting his proven ability to build relationships, identify strategic partnerships, and generate revenue growth.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) has filed two new US patent applications for graphene-coated hollow glass microsphere technology (HGMS). The patents cover HGMS coated with pristine graphene and reactive graphene, aiming to provide lightweighting and strengthening properties to material composites in the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries.
The graphene-coated bubbles are a multifunctional version of bare HGMS and HydroGraph's first stand-alone industrial product. They can be used in composites such as lightweight electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields and as fillers in plastic parts. The technology converts white insulating glass bubbles into black, electrically conducting, free-flowing powder, preserving HGMS' low-density feature.
HydroGraph now has 11 patent applications filed in the US and globally, with two patents already granted for its FGA-1 pristine graphene. The global market for bare glass bubbles is estimated to approach $8 billion annually in 2024.
HydroGraph Clean Power, a leading manufacturer of pristine graphene, announced its new OTCQB trading symbol HGRAF replacing HGCPF. The company's shares continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under HG.
The company also announced significant leadership changes. Robert Wowk transitions from CFO to Board Advisor, and Matt Anderson will take over as CFO effective September 3, 2024. Anderson, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and CFO roles, currently serves as Managing Director of Malaspina Consultants Inc. and CFO for several public companies.
Additionally, Chief Accounting Officer Matthew Lee will depart on October 31, 2024, to pursue other opportunities, with the company expressing gratitude for his contributions.