APEC holds Workshop on Hydrogen for Land Transport in Hong Kong, China (with photos)
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In a video welcoming speech, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, highlighted that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of this era and underscored Hong Kong, China's commitment to four decarbonisation strategies, namely "Net-zero electricity generation", "Energy saving and green buildings", "Green transport", and "Waste reduction" under its Climate Action Plan 2050, with a view to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Mr Tse said that apart from electric vehicles, hydrogen is a possible alternative for green transportation, particularly for heavy-duty and long-range transport applications. He added that the Government has set out the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong with a view to creating a local environment conducive to the development of hydrogen energy in a prudent and orderly manner. In addition, the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel has been set up to introduce interim standards for hydrogen applications, and supported pilot projects such as hydrogen fuel cell buses, street-washing vehicles and cross-boundary hydrogen transportation, to remove barriers and facilitate commencement of local hydrogen applications. Mr Tse also mentioned that Hong Kong, China is well positioned to serve as a hub for hydrogen technologies, green finance and professional services, and reiterated Hong Kong, China's support for APEC's shared vision of clean energy transition and sustainable growth.
The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, shared at the workshop Hong Kong's latest hydrogen developments concerning the application of land transport. He thanked the APEC member economies for their participation, exchanging insights and experience and exploring collaboration to unlock the potential of hydrogen energy in establishing a greener and more sustainable future.
The APEC EWG aims to further APEC's goals to facilitate energy trade and investment to ensure that energy contributes to the enhancement of economic, social and environmental conditions of APEC member economies. The EWG consists of members from 21 APEC member economies and convenes meetings twice a year. It holds workshops on various themes to facilitate the achievement of APEC's energy goals.
Ends/Friday, September 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:30
Issued at HKT 17:30
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