HPQ Silicon’s Novacium to Showcase Hydrogen-from-Waste Tech at COM 2026
Event summary
- HPQ Silicon’s Novacium to present HyDRAS™ research at COM 2026 on August 20, 2026.
- HyDRAS™ process combines black dross and bauxite residue to produce hydrogen and recover value from aluminum waste.
- Test conditions showed bauxite residue more than doubled hydrogen yield and increased production flowrate.
- Novacium aims to advance HyDRAS™ toward industrial pilot-scale demonstration.
- HPQ holds exclusive North American licensing rights to Novacium’s hydrogen technologies.
The big picture
HPQ Silicon’s presentation at COM 2026 highlights the strategic potential of converting aluminum industry waste into hydrogen, aligning with broader trends in circular economy and clean energy. The technology could position HPQ as a key player in North America’s hydrogen market, particularly in Québec, where government support for bauxite residue valorization is already established. Success in scaling HyDRAS™ could open new revenue streams and strengthen HPQ’s position in advanced materials and clean energy sectors.
What we're watching
- Technical Validation
- Whether HyDRAS™ can demonstrate industrial-scale viability and economic feasibility.
- Commercial Deployment
- The pace at which HPQ can leverage its North American licensing rights for commercial applications.
- Regulatory Alignment
- How Québec’s support for bauxite residue valorization may accelerate HyDRAS™ adoption.