BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From October 27 to 29, 2025, the 2025 World Science and Technology Development Forum, themed “AI for Science and Development (AI4SD)”, was efficiently held at the China Hall of Science and Technology in Beijing. As one of many key occasions through the “The International Month 2025: Openness, Cooperation, Trust” organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Forum focuses on main worldwide scientific points and cutting-edge analysis matters, releasing a sequence of great achievements. It has now advanced right into a globally influential platform for scientific dialogue and cooperation, and a flagship model symbolizing China’s engagement with the worldwide science and know-how group.
On October 28, the parallel discussion board titled “Promoting Green Hydrogen Applications to Provide an Ideal Pathway for Deep Decarbonization in Modern Production and Life”, co-organized by the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA) and China SAE, concluded efficiently at the China Hall of Science and Technology. Over 100 consultants, students, and company representatives from China and overseas gathered to debate progressive pathways and sensible options for advancing inexperienced hydrogen in international power transition and deep decarbonization. The parallel discussion board was additionally livestreamed on on-line platforms, attracting over 4,000 on-line views.
The opening session was moderated by Ms. Zou Wei, Director of the Events and Communication Department of the IHFCA. Ms. Wang Ju, Secretary General of the IHFCA and Member of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), delivered a keynote handle.
She highlighted that hydrogen power is a key lever for addressing local weather change and reaching carbon neutrality. As an integral part of the power transition, hydrogen additionally serves as a serious driver for low-carbon financial development. Ms. Wang proposed 4 improvement initiatives for the worldwide inexperienced hydrogen business:
- Promoting hydrogen industrialization by means of diversified utility eventualities,
- Driving technological breakthroughs by means of innovation,
- Exploring diversified funding and financing mechanisms, and
- Strengthening worldwide cooperation to construct an open and shared international hydrogen ecosystem.
Ms. Wang Ju, Secretary General of the IHFCA and Member of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), delivered a keynote handle.
Ms. Lindsay Margenau, Counselor and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to China, extremely recommended China’s outstanding progress in inexperienced hydrogen improvement in recent times. She famous that Canada additionally holds a number one place in water electrolysis, hydrogen storage and transportation, and gas cell applied sciences, and operates the world’s longest hydrogen pipeline community and a number of other large-scale storage amenities. She emphasised the huge potential for China–Canada cooperation in clear power, expressing hope that multilateral platforms might additional advance hydrogen infrastructure and worldwide commerce improvement.
Professor Ouyang Minggao, Chairman of IHFCA, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Professor at Tsinghua University, delivered a keynote speech titled “The New Energy Revolution and the Development of Green Hydrogen.” He supplied a complete overview of China’s technological progress and future traits in hydrogen power. Prof. Ouyang famous that China’s automotive gas cell applied sciences have reached worldwide parity, with vital breakthroughs achieved in membrane electrode assemblies and catalysts. He recognized gas cell heavy-duty vans as a key improvement path, calling for differentiated development by means of “longer range, lower hydrogen consumption, and reduced cost.”
Professor Ouyang Minggao, Chairman of IHFCA, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Professor at Tsinghua University, delivered a keynote speech
Prof. Ouyang additional emphasised that future hydrogen improvement should deal with provide chain innovation, not simply know-how. He advised fashions comparable to hydrogen cylinder leasing, hydrogen bottle swapping, and built-in hydrogen-electric refueling stations to decrease full-chain prices. He projected that by 2035, China’s renewable power capability will attain 3.6 billion kilowatts, enabling a considerable discount in inexperienced hydrogen prices and ushering in large-scale industrialization. He concluded by presenting the “law for green hydrogen economics” — energy-to-hydrogen conversion, multi-energy integration, and scenario-driven system loops — affirming his confidence in inexperienced hydrogen as a core pillar of China’s future power revolution.
Mr. Wang Hao, Vice Chairman of the First Standardization Working Committee of IHFCA and Deputy General Manager of the Science and Technology Department at Sinopec Corp., delivered a presentation titled “Practices and Insights on the Large-Scale Application of Green Hydrogen in Energy and Chemical Enterprises.”
He launched Sinopec’s complete hydrogen power technique, highlighting the Kuqa Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s largest photovoltaic-powered hydrogen manufacturing facility, which reduces CO₂ emissions by about 485,000 tons yearly. Sinopec can be advancing the Ordos built-in wind-solar-hydrogen mission. By 2024, Sinopec’s hydrogen consumption reached 4.41 million tons, accounting for 12% of China’s complete, with 148 hydrogen refueling stations in operation — essentially the most on the planet. Looking forward, he mentioned Sinopec will speed up the institution of a “West-to-East, North-to-South” hydrogen transmission community, promote the creation of a Hydrogen Industry Standardization Committee, and advance the event of a unified requirements system.
Mr. Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, International Senior Advisor of IHFCA and Senior Researcher on Hydrogen Geopolitics and Global Markets at the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières, introduced “Innovation in Renewable Hydrogen Production Technologies and Pathways to Cost Reduction.” He famous that 2023–2024 marks a crucial interval for rebuilding international confidence within the inexperienced hydrogen business, with China demonstrating robust competitiveness in electrolyzer manufacturing and large-scale hydrogen initiatives. As prices decline and worldwide funding grows, international inexperienced hydrogen capability will enter an exponential development part, with China taking part in a number one function in value discount and provide chain integration.
Dr. Fang Haifeng, Chief Expert at China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd., Deputy Director of China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center, introduced “Key Progresses and Inspirations of China’s Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration City Clusters.”
He reported that for the reason that launch of the nationwide FCV demonstration metropolis clusters program in 2021, China’s international share within the gas cell automobile market has risen considerably, with over 80% localization achieved for eight key parts. However, challenges persist — together with excessive upstream hydrogen prices, restricted downstream markets, and powerful coverage dependency. He proposed a number of measures: addressing provide bottlenecks to stabilize hydrogen manufacturing, selling large-scale use in freeway eventualities, cautiously creating passenger FCEVs, and enhancing the linkage between hydrogen and carbon markets to foster sustainable business development.
The panel dialogue session was chaired by Mr. Tony Chen, China President of Anglo American.
The panel dialogue session was chaired by Mr. Tony Chen, China President of Anglo American.
Mr. Richard Kindich, Director of Powertrain Integration & NEV R&D at Daimler Truck China, shared Daimler’s technological progress in hydrogen mobility. He acknowledged that Daimler is dedicated to reaching zero-carbon transportation by means of innovation and is actively advancing hydrogen functions in heavy-duty autos. He additionally praised China’s speedy progress in infrastructure and business integration.
Mr. Hou Zhongjun, Vice General Manager of Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Co., Ltd., mentioned the longer term prospects of gas cell functions in industrial and passenger autos. He emphasised that value discount and sturdiness enchancment stay the core priorities. Through technological R&D and progressive enterprise fashions, his firm goals to strengthen the hydrogen provide chain and promote a sustainable hydrogen economic system.
Professor Liu Jianguo, Doctoral Supervisor at North China Electric Power University, introduced the most recent tutorial developments in gas cell analysis. He famous that China has progressed from “catching up” to “running alongside” international leaders, notably in membrane electrodes and base supplies. He additionally underscored the significance of expertise improvement, encouraging extra younger professionals to affix the hydrogen sector.
During the discussion board, the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA) and KPMG China collectively launched the report “Research on the Application of AI Technology in the Hydrogen Energy Sector.” Mr. Li Jing, Partner of Deal Strategy and M&A / Circular Economy Lead at KPMG China, launched the report, which systematically evaluations international AI–hydrogen integration practices and coverage instances throughout main areas, showcasing progressive fashions in good manufacturing, power transition, and inexperienced improvement. The report additional analyzes AI functions all through the hydrogen worth chain — from manufacturing, storage, and transport to utilization — highlighting its function in effectivity, security, and value optimization, and offering quantitative evaluations of AI maturity and potential worth for policymakers, traders, and innovators.
At the launch ceremony, Prof. Ouyang Minggao, Ms. Wang Ju, Mr. Chen Wei, Mr. Wang Hao, Mr. Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, and Mr. Li Jing collectively pressed their arms on the display to formally unveil the report, marking the start of a brand new period of deep integration between hydrogen power and AI know-how.
The discussion board concluded with vibrant exchanges and galvanizing discussions. It served not solely as a tutorial change platform but additionally as a chance to advertise worldwide cooperation and envision the way forward for the hydrogen business. Participants unanimously agreed that inexperienced hydrogen represents a crucial pathway towards deep decarbonization in trendy society and a key driving power within the international power transition.
Moving ahead, the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA) will proceed to collaborate with governments, analysis establishments, and industrial companions worldwide to advance technological innovation, normal harmonization, and worldwide cooperation, accelerating the sustainable improvement of the worldwide hydrogen business.
Company: The International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA)
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