The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, met with representatives of an energy company and visited a hydrogen energy facility in Busan, Korea, today (August 29) to learn about the latest developments in hydrogen technology in Korea.
 
     Mr Tse first met with representatives of a local energy company to exchange experiences on the latest energy developments. The company's business includes supplying clean energy such as hydrogen and low-carbon natural gas, as well as renewable energy like solar and wind power.
 
     Mr Tse then visited the company's liquid hydrogen refuelling station in Jangnim-dong, Busan, where he received a briefing on the technical specifications and learned about the actual operation of the station.
 
     Hong Kong announced the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong last year, with a view to creating a local environment conducive to the development of hydrogen energy in a prudent and orderly manner. As of July this year, the Government has reviewed and given agreement-in-principle to a total of 27 applications for trial projects on hydrogen. These applications include hydrogen production, hydrogen transportation, hydrogen refuelling stations, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and other hydrogen energy applications. The Gas Safety (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 was passed by the Legislative Council (LegCo) in July this year. The Government will submit the related subsidiary legislation to the LegCo for vetting in 2026, providing clear legal requirements and a stable regulatory environment for the entire supply chain of "regulated hydrogen", enabling both local and international investors to develop hydrogen-related businesses in Hong Kong with greater confidence.
 
　　Mr Tse concluded his visit and will return to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Ends/Friday, August 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:40

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