HydroGraph Clean Power has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HydroGraph USA Inc., has executed definitive agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. (“Western International”) to secure a long-term supply of acetylene gas and lease land for HydroGraph’s first large-scale U.S. graphene production facility, to be located in Bellville, Texas.
Under the Acetylene Purchase Agreement, HydroGraph USA will purchase acetylene for its Bellville, TX facility directly from Western International via pipeline for an initial ten-year term, with options for renewal. Acetylene serves as the primary feedstock for HydroGraph’s proprietary Hyperion Reactors, which convert hydrocarbon feedstocks into ultra-pure synthetic Fractal Graphene™ products through a highly efficient continuous manufacturing process Contemporaneously, the parties entered into a Ground Lease Agreement granting HydroGraph USA a long-term lease for land located at Western International’s Bellville, Texas facility. The site will host HydroGraph’s new commercial-scale graphene manufacturing facility, which will be constructed, owned, and operated by HydroGraph USA.
The Bellville facility will leverage Western International’s comprehensive acetylene production, storage, transportation and distribution infrastructure, including a dedicated pipeline connection supplying feedstock directly to HydroGraph’s manufacturing operations. The co-located configuration is designed to support safe, reliable and continuous production while minimizing transportation complexity and supply chain risk.
“The execution of these agreements represents a major milestone in HydroGraph’s production and supply chain strategy, addressing expected demand for ultra-pure graphene materials from both corporate and government counterparties around the world,” said Kjirstin Breure, Chief Executive Officer of HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. “Western International is uniquely positioned to partner with HydroGraph as the largest supplier of acetylene to the U.S. wholesale market. Their extensive production, storage, transportation and distribution infrastructure provides the safe, reliable, and continuous feedstock supply required to support large-scale graphene manufacturing.”
“Western International has spent decades building the largest acetylene production and distribution networks serving the U.S. wholesale market, with safety, reliability and customer service at the center of our operations,” said Brian Renouf, President of Western International. “The dedicated pipeline connection and long-term supply agreement with HydroGraph create a strong foundation for domestic production of advanced materials while leveraging existing infrastructure designed to ensure continuous, safe and reliable feedstock delivery. We are excited to support HydroGraph's efforts to establish a secure U.S. supply chain for graphene and other next-generation materials.”
The new Bellville facility will produce HydroGraph’s flagship Fractal Graphene™, known for its 99.8% carbon content, consistent fractal morphology and batch consistency, supplying customers across industries such as composites, coatings, and energy storage, among others.
HydroGraph’s proprietary Hyperion Reactor system is rated for production of 10 tons per year of FGA-1 and each modular unit can be produced within a matter of months at low capital expenditure. This model allows HydroGraph to increase production capacity on a timely basis in line with evolving market demand while ensuring optimal asset utilization and capital efficiency.
"Western International is an ideal partner for HydroGraph, combining large-scale feedstock production capabilities with deep operational expertise in safety, permitting, compliance and infrastructure management," said Breure. "The combination of long-term supply security, dedicated pipeline access and room for future expansion creates a strong foundation for building what we believe can become one of North America's leading graphene manufacturing hubs."
Construction of the Bellville, Texas facility is expected to commence following permitting and site preparation, with opening targeted in the first half of 2027. The site plan has been refined for increased production and cost efficiency, calling for an initial build of 40,000 square feet at an estimated cost of approximately US$5-6 million and a targeted production capacity of up to approximately 360 tons per year of HydroGraph’s ultra-pure Fractal Graphene™ once fully provisioned with Hyperion Reactors. The site will support post processing, inventory and distribution needs. The site is designed to support future expansion as market demand grows, with total capacity expected to exceed 750 tons per year over time within approximately 80,000 square feet of covered space.
The Company currently intends to install an initial configuration of six Hyperion Reactors at an estimated cost of approximately US$2 million at the Bellville facility to commence production upon building completion, then scale with market demand. To reduce production time, the Company intends to deploy third-party providers to assist in construction of the Hyperion Reactors in higher volume and establish a timeline for both the initial six reactors to install as well as an additional six reactors for expansion capability.
The Company is also installing three Hyperion Reactors at its newly opened Austin headquarters, to be used for development purposes. The Austin HQ reactors are expected to provide up to an aggregate of 30 tons per year of production capacity beginning in September 2026 following current construction projects focused on acetylene storage and other enhancements.
