APEC Workshop on Hydrogen for Land Transport: Hong Kong's Commitment to Decarbonisation

Strategic Insights -

As the APEC Workshop on Hydrogen for Land Transport convened in Hong Kong, China, the city's Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, emphasized the importance of addressing climate change, which is a significant challenge of this era. Hong Kong, China has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through its Climate Action Plan 2050, focusing on four decarbonisation strategies: "Net-zero electricity generation," "Energy saving and green buildings," "Green transport," and "Waste reduction." The workshop aimed to explore the potential of hydrogen energy for land transport, particularly for heavy-duty and long-range applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hong Kong, China's Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, highlighted the city's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through its Climate Action Plan 2050, focusing on four decarbonisation strategies.
  • The Government has set out the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong to create a conducive environment for the development of hydrogen energy.
  • An Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel has been established to introduce interim standards for hydrogen applications and support pilot projects, including hydrogen fuel cell buses and cross-boundary hydrogen transportation.
  • Hong Kong, China is positioning itself as a hub for hydrogen technologies, green finance, and professional services, and supports APEC's shared vision of clean energy transition and sustainable growth.
  • The APEC EWG aims to facilitate energy trade and investment to enhance 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.

Statistics:

  • Hong Kong, China has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • The city is focusing on four decarbonisation strategies: "Net-zero electricity generation," "Energy saving and green buildings," "Green transport," and "Waste reduction."
  • The Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel has been established to support pilot projects, including hydrogen fuel cell buses and cross-boundary hydrogen transportation.
  • The APEC EWG has 21 member economies and holds workshops on various themes to facilitate the achievement of APEC's energy goals.

Sources:

  • A video welcoming speech by Mr Tse Chin-wan
  • Hong Kong Government's Climate Action Plan 2050
  • Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong
  • Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel
  • APEC EWG - 2020 Annual Report