Hong Kong urged to prioritise hydrogen adoption to meet carbon neutrality goal
Our Hong Kong Foundation calls for refuelling hubs at ports and airport, with focus on heavy vehicles, to further cut emissions
Hong Kong should prioritise the adoption of hydrogen and related facilities such as refuelling stations for heavy vehicles at container terminals and other industrial areas to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, a think tank has said.
Our Hong Kong Foundation set out nine recommendations in a policy research report released on Tuesday to advance hydrogen use, covering vehicle uptake, testing facilities, supply and governance.
The report was unveiled at the three-day International Hydrogen Development Symposium at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
Speaking at the launch, think tank president Jane Lee Ching-yee said the city should seize opportunities in emerging industries and establish a distinct role in the country’s broader hydrogen energy strategy.
“The next few years will be a critical juncture for Hong Kong’s hydrogen development to transition from pilot projects to widespread adoption,” Lee said.
“Hong Kong must foster close collaboration among the public, government, business, academic and research sectors, to integrate the city into the mainland’s overarching energy strategy and find Hong Kong’s own unique positioning.”