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China's Medium and Long-Term Planning for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021-2035)

Mar 7, 2022

Hydrogen energy is abundant, green, and versatile, playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition. This plan aims to foster the hydrogen industry's growth in China from 2021 to 2035.

China's Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)


Hydrogen energy is abundant, green, and versatile, playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition. This plan aims to foster the hydrogen industry's growth in China from 2021 to 2035.


  1. Current Situation: Amidst global changes, hydrogen technologies, like fuel cells, are emerging as zero-emission solutions. While China leads in hydrogen production, its industry faces challenges like innovation gaps and outdated systems.

  2. Strategic Positioning: Hydrogen is integral to the future energy system, aiding in energy distribution and green transition.

  3. Requirements: The plan, inspired by Xi Jinping's ideology, focuses on high-quality development and seizing hydrogen industry opportunities.

  4. Innovation System: Address hydrogen development needs, enhance core technologies, and boost industry competitiveness.

  5. Infrastructure Construction: Strategize national hydrogen layout, build infrastructure, and ensure a safe hydrogen supply network.

  6. Hydrogen Applications: Emphasize market applications, expand hydrogen use in various sectors, and explore commercial development avenues.

  7. Policy and Institutional Development:

    • Emphasize safety and standards.

    • Refine hydrogen management policies.

    • Strengthen safety oversight.

    • Enhance hydrogen production, storage, and transportation standards.

  8. Organizational Implementation:

    • Align with the central government's vision.

    • Strengthen leadership and coordination.

    • Promote pilot demonstrations and financial support.

    • Enhance public awareness and address concerns.

    • Monitor and evaluate plan implementation.


In essence, this plan outlines China's strategy for hydrogen energy, emphasizing its significance, technological innovation, and integration into the economy, while addressing industry challenges.


Read the strategy here (In Chinese):


China's Medium and Long-Term Planning for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (202
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