Having reviewed various considerations, the Government has formulated the Hydrogen Strategy to address the technical challenges in the six major areas of safety, suitable technologies, infrastructure, cost effectiveness, capacity building and public acceptance, as well as the unique situation of Hong Kong. The Strategy sets out the four major strategies of improving legislations, establishing standards, aligning with the market, and advancing with prudence to create an environment conducive to the development of hydrogen energy in Hong Kong in a prudent and orderly manner, so that Hong Kong would be able to capitalise on the environmental and economic opportunities brought about by the recent developments of hydrogen energy in different parts of the world, the country in particular. It can also help Hong Kong broaden co-operation with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and even the world, integrate into the country’s overall development, and develop a new quality productive force.
According to the Hydrogen Strategy, the Government will introduce legislative amendments in the first half of 2025 to provide a legal basis for regulating the manufacture, storage, transport, supply and use of hydrogen used or intended to be used as fuel, and formulate the approach for certifying a hydrogen standard that aligns with international practices by 2027. The Government will also promote regional co-operation, investment outside Hong Kong, development or importation of hydrogen through joint ventures; leverage on Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world to promote Hong Kong as a demonstration base for the development of hydrogen energy in the country; facilitate the development of the hydrogen industry in the Belt and Road region; and, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and relevant bureaux and departments, capitalise on Hong Kong’s roles as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” to reach out to overseas and Mainland potential enterprises and talent to promote Hong Kong’s business opportunities arising from hydrogen energy development.
On photo of The Government: The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (centre); together with the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (fourth right) and the Commissioner for Climate Change, Mr Wong Chuen-fai (second right), are pictured with the Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Liu Chun-san (third right); the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui (third left); Legislative Council members Mr Frankie Yick (first right), Dr Elizabeth Quat (second left), and Mr Chan Siu-hung (first left) after listening to the introduction of a hydrogen street washing vehicle by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying (fourth left)
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