HPQ Silicon Inc. has shared significant progress in hydrogen production through its affiliate Novacium SAS and their innovative METAGENE™ technology. The system, utilizing hydrolysis with aluminum-silicon-based alloys, stands out for its safety, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. The technology's unique approach overcomes challenges associated with using aluminum for hydrogen production, ensuring cleanliness and reactivity while enabling the use of scrap aluminum as a feedstock. METAGENE™ operates independently of traditional requirements like electricity and complex infrastructure, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution. Positive feedback from patent examiners underscores the innovation's strength and originality, enhancing its market value. Additionally, strong interest from defense partners in Europe, including grant funding from the French Defence Procurement Agency, highlights the technology's strategic importance for military applications. This support will accelerate Novacium's prototype development for high-pressure hydrogen production capabilities.