HNO International Secures Hydrogen Fueling MOU with US Based Drone Manufacturer

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HNO International (OTCQB:HNOI) announced an MOU dated January 27, 2026 to run a pilot hydrogen tank delivery-and-return system with US drone manufacturer Cellen. The pilot sources hydrogen produced at an HNO partner facility in Katy, TX and will deliver to Cellen's Colorado facility (and Texas as warranted) using a closed-loop reuse model for 350 bar hydrogen cylinders. The program is described as a foundation for scaling deliveries to support higher volumes and broader geographic distribution and aims to enable rapid refueling of long-endurance hydrogen-powered drones.

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• Signed MOU pilot to test hydrogen tank delivery with Cellen dated Jan 27, 2026
• Hydrogen produced at partner facility in Katy, TX for direct 350 bar tank deliveries
• Pilot uses a closed-loop reuse model designed for scaling to higher volumes

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• No financial terms or purchase volumes disclosed in the MOU
• Agreement described as a pilot, not a binding long-term supply contract

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / HNO International, Inc. (OTCQB:HNOI), a leader in decentralized hydrogen energy solutions, today announced the signing of an MOU pilot program for hydrogen tank delivery and return system with US based drone manufacturer Cellen, Inc.

HNO International's hydrogen production facilities enable a streamlined production and delivery of hydrogen filled tanks, to 350 bar, providing for a direct delivery and replacement of Cellen's hydrogen-powered drone fuel, circumventing a long and multi-faceted source and delivery system that Cellen is currently using.

Some of the key points of the MOU:

• Hydrogen produced at HNO International Partner facility in Katy, TX location

• Delivery to main Cellen's Colorado facility along with Texas facility as warranted

• Closed-loop reuse model

• Pilot program to serve as a foundation for scaling the system to support higher volumes and broader geographic distribution

Cellen is a US-based manufacturer of long-endurance hydrogen-powered drones for use across a multitude of industries, including energy, oil & gas, telecom, mapping & surveying and more. Using hydrogen as the fuel source provides for up to 150 mins flight times and a 10 lb payload capability for the very best data collection systems. The use of hydrogen provides for zero emissions, easily swapable hydrogen cylinders for rapid refueling and continuous operations, minimizing operational efficiency losses compared to traditional drone systems.

Website: www.cellenh2.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cellen/

"Demand for hydrogen fuel is growing rapidly, our MOU with Cellen is indicative of the exploding demand for longer drone flights. Our team is excited to work with Cellen on this pilot program, providing for a new, consistent, sales pipeline for our hydrogen," stated Don Owens, CEO of HNO International, Inc.

About HNO International
HNO International (OTC:HNOI) is an advanced hydrogen technology company developing intelligent, modular energy systems that deliver clean power anywhere in the world. With more than 15 years of R&D in the hydrogen electrolyzer space, HNOI's suite of innovations - including the HyGrid^™ Intelligent Hydrogen Microgrid, SHEP^™ Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform, and CHRS^™ Compact Hydrogen Refueling System - is powering the transition to decentralized, zero-emission energy infrastructure.

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HNO International, Inc.
press@hnointl.com

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SOURCE: HNO International, Inc

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FAQ

What did HNO International (HNOI) announce on January 27, 2026?

HNOI signed an MOU to run a pilot hydrogen tank delivery-and-return system with US drone maker Cellen.

Where will HNOI produce and deliver hydrogen for the Cellen pilot?

Hydrogen will be produced at an HNO partner facility in Katy, TX and delivered to Cellen's Colorado facility, with Texas deliveries as warranted.

What fuel specification will HNOI supply to Cellen under the MOU?

The MOU covers delivery of hydrogen-filled tanks pressurized to 350 bar for Cellen's drones.

How does the pilot program propose to support drone refueling operations?

The pilot uses a closed-loop reuse model of swapable cylinders to enable rapid refueling and continuous operations.

Does the MOU with Cellen include pricing, volumes, or firm commercial terms?

No; the announcement does not disclose financial terms, pricing, or specific purchase volumes.