China advances green hydrogen for carbon neutrality to reach its goals of transformation towards renewable energy.
The Inner Mongolia and Ningxia Hui autonomous regions have made significant strides in developing green hydrogen derived from renewable energy. Leveraging their abundant wind and solar resources, they are working to meet the growing demand in local and nearby markets.
Authorities in both regions have advocated for national-level policies, standardized technical guidelines, and safety regulations to further support the expansion of this carbon-free energy source.
Inner Mongolia, with its vast renewable energy potential, has positioned itself as a key player in green hydrogen production. According to the region’s energy administration, it currently produces 60,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually. With over half of China’s wind energy capacity and a significant share of its solar resources, the region benefits from cost-efficient hydrogen production, catering to markets such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Ningxia.
Since 2022, Inner Mongolia has introduced 14 policies covering various aspects of the hydrogen industry, including production, storage, and transportation. The government has also streamlined approval processes for green hydrogen projects outside chemical parks to accelerate industry growth.
The region is actively integrating green hydrogen with multiple industries, including transportation, metallurgy, and coal chemicals. More than 400 hydrogen-powered vehicles are currently in use, and a hydrogen-fueled train has successfully undergone trial operations.
To further boost green hydrogen development, Inner Mongolia plans to incorporate more than 10% green hydrogen in coal-fired power generation as part of its transition to low-carbon energy. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, encompassing production, storage, and transportation, with the goal of creating a leading green hydrogen industry hub.
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