HPQ Silicon Inc., a technology company specializing in green engineering processes, along with its French subsidiary NOVACIUM SAS (Novacium), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GLD Alloys (GLD), a leading Malaysian producer of recycled aluminum.

This strategic agreement aims to accelerate the industrial-scale production of METAGENE, a next-generation fuel that enables the autonomous generation of high-pressure green H₂. While the MoU does not currently include any binding terms or financial commitments, it lays the foundation for a collaboration with economic and environmental potential.

“This partnership with HPQ and Novacium is a unique opportunity to accelerate the transition toward a cleaner energy industry,” said Mr. John Lee, CEO of GLD Alloys. “With METAGENE™, we are combining sustainability and innovation to meet the world’s rapidly growing demand for green H₂—a market with growth potential.”

Through this partnership, HPQ, Novacium, and GLD are combining their strengths to leverage GLD’s expertise in producing low-carbon recycled aluminum alloys—a key component of METAGENE fuel. This solid fuel, based on an innovative silicon–aluminum formulation, generates 1.25 m³ of H₂ per kilogram — an energy density that surpasses conventional solutions. With an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons of recycled aluminum, GLD brings quality, cost-efficiency, and scalability to the table, positioning METAGENE as a future key player in the global clean energy market.

“We are on the cusp of an energy revolution,” said Dr. Jed Kraiem, COO of Novacium. “METAGENE™ makes green H₂ accessible, safe, and cost-effective.”

A 95% reduction in carbon impact thanks to recycled aluminum. The use of recycled aluminum by GLD in the METAGENE process results in a substantial reduction in carbon emissions—95% less CO₂ compared to primary aluminum, according to industry benchmarks. For instance, producing 1 ton of recycled aluminum emits approximately 0.6 tons of CO₂, versus 12 tons for primary aluminum. With a target of 500 tons of METAGENE fuel production per year by 2027, this translates to an annual CO₂ reduction of over 5,500 tons—equivalent to the emissions of 1,200 gasoline-powered cars over the course of a year. This important environmental benefit and strong economic efficiency, enhancing METAGENE’s appeal to impact-focused investors and clean energy stakeholders.

“GLD Alloys is the ideal partner to make METAGENE a global commercial success,” said Bernard Tourillon, CEO of HPQ Silicon. “Their substantial production capacity and strong environmental commitment position us to target the rapidly growing green H₂ market.”