China's Growing Hydrogen Production and Shift Towards Cleaner Sources
Key Ideas
- China's hydrogen production doubled from 2012-2023, with 80% coming from coal and natural gas.
- Refineries are key in China's hydrogen production, with a shift towards chemical production driving increased demand.
- The trend in China is moving towards cleaner blue and renewable hydrogen sources, especially in refineries.
- ICIS experts discuss the rising importance of hydrogen in China's refining sector.
China has seen a significant increase in hydrogen production, more than doubling from 2012 to 2023. The majority of this output, around 80%, is currently derived from coal and natural gas. Refineries are playing a crucial role in China's overall hydrogen production, and there is a noticeable shift towards chemical production which is expected to further drive demand. This shift is also anticipated to accelerate the adoption of cleaner blue and renewable hydrogen sources within refineries. To delve deeper into this topic, ICIS Asia's deputy news editor, hydrogen principal analyst, and hydrogen senior analyst are set to discuss the growing importance of hydrogen in China's refining sector. This marks a positive trend towards cleaner energy sources and sustainable practices in the country's hydrogen industry.