The 4th China Hydrogen Energy Exhibition Opens in Beijing, Establishing Six Major Platforms for the Hydrogen Industry
On March 26, the 4th China International Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Industry Exhibition (referred to as “China Hydrogen Exhibition”) officially kicked off at the National Convention Center in Beijing, coinciding with the 2025 International Hydrogen Energy Conference. As one of the most influential international events in China’s hydrogen energy sector, this exhibition spans three days with the theme “Towards New and Green, Creating Win-Win Together.” It focuses on the deep integration of policies, technology, capital, and scenarios, aiming to establish six major platforms for the hydrogen industry and explore new pathways and opportunities for high-quality development in the hydrogen sector.
Esteemed guests attending the event include Academicians Gan Yong and Peng Suping from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Academician Zheng Nanfeng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Deputy Director Bian Guangqi from the Energy Conservation and Science Equipment Department of the National Energy Administration, James George, Deputy Representative of the UN Development Programme in China, Director Pan Guoying from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Deputy General Manager Yan Guochun from the State Energy Group, and James Walker, Head of the Renewable Gas Team at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Integrating the Entire Hydrogen Energy Industry Chain
The fourth China Hydrogen Exhibition serves as one of the most comprehensive exhibition platforms for the hydrogen energy industry in the country. The range of exhibits covers the entire industry chain, including hydrogen production, storage, transportation, refueling, and utilization. A total of 447 companies showcased over 1,000 new technologies, products, and application scenarios. As the first large-scale exhibition held after the completion of the second phase of the National Convention Center, the exhibition has been upgraded to include both phases, covering 40,000 square meters and expecting 50,000 professional visitors.
Numerous leading enterprises participated, showcasing a complete hydrogen energy industry chain and its diverse applications. Companies such as China Energy Group, Guohua Technology, CRRC Corporation, China Aerospace Long March, CIMC Raffles, Dongfang Electric, Jiechuan Hydrogen, Qingshan, Shuangliang Hydrogen Energy, Yiwei Lithium Energy, Trina Solar, Longi Hydrogen Energy, Sunshine Hydrogen Energy, Zhongchun Hydrogen Energy, KOKUYO, Zhongtian Huahai, Lanshi Heavy Industry, Blue Star Chemical, Tianjin Continental, Tai Hydrogen Morning, Nari Group, and Jincheng Co., Ltd. presented their innovations at the event. Attendees witnessed various technologies, including electrolyzers, hydrogen fuel vehicles, the world’s first “swappable hydrogen” heavy truck, integrated smart hydrogen refueling robots, hydrogen-powered drones, hydrogen-assisted bicycles, seawater hydrogen production equipment, and a megawatt PEM water electrolysis hydrogen production system integrated testing platform.
Leading the Hydrogen Energy Industry to New Heights
As 2025 marks the concluding year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the planning year for the 15th Five-Year hydrogen development strategy, the conference seizes this critical moment to gather over 1,000 representatives from national energy authorities, local governments, international organizations, research institutions, and leading enterprises to discuss the future of hydrogen energy development. The 2025 International Hydrogen Energy Conference and thematic forums delve into hot topics such as “Creating New Productive Forces in Hydrogen Energy,” “China’s Hydrogen Technology Development Roadmap,” “Opportunities and Challenges for the Hydrogen Industry under the ‘Dual Carbon’ Goals,” and “International Green Hydrogen Cooperation.”
These discussions aim to explore industry trends in hydrogen energy policies, technology research and development, and industrial collaboration, identifying new directions for the sector’s growth. The keynote speeches focus on regional practices and significant project case studies in hydrogen energy development, using exemplary benchmarks to accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen technology. The forum also featured the launch ceremony for the 2025 Hydrogen Specialized Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, along with the release of several authoritative reports, research findings, and innovative achievements.
International experts and scholars from countries like the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Denmark, and France were attracted to the exhibition, using this opportunity to share international hydrogen development practices and discuss industry trends, thereby contributing positively to the global hydrogen sector.
Showcasing Urban Hydrogen Development
The exhibition included themed pavilions highlighting the achievements and innovative practices in hydrogen development from pioneering regions such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Ordos, Suzhou, and Yangzhou. The exhibition constructed a platform that integrates “corporate technology display + urban ecological demonstration + industry-academia-research collaborative innovation,” effectively translating policy guidance into industrial practice.
Creating Collaborative Platforms in Hydrogen Energy
Currently, China is witnessing an accelerated expansion of hydrogen energy technology applications beyond just transportation, moving into energy, metallurgy, and other sectors, with expectations that application technologies will mature by 2030. During the exhibition, professionals and visiting groups from energy central enterprises, local state-owned enterprises, industry organizations, international energy agencies, and hydrogen equipment manufacturers convened to engage in discussions and exchanges. In the energy sector, the event attracted professionals from major power companies, including China Energy Group, China Huaneng Group, State Power Investment Corporation, China Huadian Group, China Datang Group, and State Grid Corporation.
In the oil and petrochemical sector, professionals from China National Pipeline Group, Xi’an Thermal Research Institute, Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical Company, China Petrochemical Research Institute, Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd., Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd., China Coal Group, and China Carbon Investment New Energy Group attended the exhibition. This event not only strengthened close communication and collaboration between hydrogen equipment manufacturers and professionals but also provided vital pathways for decarbonizing the energy, metallurgy, chemical, and transportation sectors, establishing an essential platform for the integration and upgrading of the hydrogen industry with other sectors.
Global Launch of New Hydrogen Products
The China Hydrogen Exhibition has become the preferred platform for hydrogen companies to launch new products. Over 40 companies unveiled a series of green, efficient, and cutting-edge hydrogen products, technologies, and solutions during the event. On the first day, the China Energy Group set up a “Hydrogen Technology Open Day” exhibition area to showcase its development plans and layouts in the hydrogen sector, presenting numerous technological innovations for the first time. Highlights included the “Integrated Smart Hydrogen Refueling Robot” and the “5MW Alkaline Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Comprehensive Testing Platform.”
Many well-known hydrogen manufacturers showcased their new electrolyzer products, presenting a vibrant array of options. China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation displayed new alkaline and PEM hydrogen production equipment, while Shuangliang Hydrogen Energy showcased its new generation alkaline water electrolyzer, capable of producing up to 5,000 standard cubic meters per hour. Yiwei Lithium Energy unveiled its new generation megawatt-level AEM electrolyzer, while Hydrogen Energy’s second-generation megawatt-level PEM electrolyzer and 100-kilowatt AEM electrolyzer made their debut. Continental Hydrogen exhibited its latest 10-standard cubic meter AEM electrolyzer, pushing forward the marketization of AEM equipment.
Zhongchun Hydrogen Energy showcased its innovative electrolyzer insulation design, utilizing heat transfer oil for thermal storage, thereby reducing cold start times and enhancing thermal efficiency. Suqian Green Energy Hydrogen Innovation introduced the first single-stack 1MW AEM electrolyzer, providing a new solution for the efficient conversion of renewable energy. Moreover, hydrogen development is also enhancing the transportation sector’s capabilities. On the first day of the exhibition, Haidilison’s liquid-driven booster compression unit model made its debut, with relevant patented technology applied in hydrogen station construction, hydrogen energy detection, and storage and transportation, laying the groundwork for the popularization of hydrogen energy.
The China Energy Group Guohua Investment (Hydrogen Company) showcased its new solution for hydrogen station construction at the Zaoquan Hydrogen Station, employing Jiening Technology’s globally first hydrogen-swapping heavy truck, which can swap hydrogen in just five minutes, with a single operational range of 500 kilometers. This hydrogen station, likened to the “heavy truck battery swap” model, has a hydrogen-swapping capacity of 5,000 kilograms per day, meeting the needs for hydrogen storage tank replacements in hydrogen heavy trucks. This new hydrogen supply model not only enhances refueling efficiency and safety but also reduces refueling costs.
Building a Global Exhibition Platform
The 4th China Hydrogen Exhibition stands as an international platform for the exchange and display of the hydrogen industry, gathering high-quality international manufacturers and professional buyers. It aims to provide a high-end, international collaborative platform to explore global hydrogen market opportunities. Within the international pavilion, 51 foreign enterprises from countries including Germany, Japan, the UK, France, the US, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, and others, such as Bosch, Panasonic, Rhine Tech, Bureau Veritas, KOKUYO, Emerson, Evonik, Festo, Alfa Laval, TÜV Rheinland, Endress+Hauser, BAC, Horiba Trade, and Helios, showcased their latest technological achievements, product innovations, and various technical solutions in the hydrogen sector.
Furthermore, international buyer groups from several countries, including Germany, France, the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, and India, were present. European professionals expressed keen interest in China’s mature alkaline electrolyzer technology products and fuel cell stack/system products, believing that these would support European green hydrogen projects and fuel cell power generation and energy storage, thereby propelling hydrogen industry projects into implementation.
Addressing Renewable Energy Consumption Challenges
As China accelerates the construction of its new power system, effectively integrating renewable energy generation while maintaining grid stability has become a critical issue amidst the massive deployment of renewable energy sources. The green hydrogen industry chain technology continues to break through, and with significant cost reductions in renewable energy generation, hydrogen energy is poised to play a key role in off-grid consumption of renewable energy. Currently, integrated wind-solar-hydrogen storage represents a typical model for the complementary development of clean energy.
Several listed companies are actively positioning themselves in the “wind-solar-hydrogen” industry chain. At this exhibition, Zhejiang Chint New Energy displayed its project case of “Wind-Solar-Hydrogen Storage + Gas Three-Supply Microgrid,” illustrating the coupling development of wind-solar-hydrogen and other businesses. At the booths of Sunshine Power and Trina Solar, solutions for wind-solar-hydrogen storage were presented, contributing to the integration and consumption of renewable energy.
Additionally, as a specific measure to accelerate the development of new productive forces in hydrogen energy, the exhibition set up a Technology Open Day along with various hydrogen science popularization and art exhibition activities. The China Energy Group hosted a Technology Open Day presentation that shared insights on advanced topics, including “the first domestic 10,000-ton dual-fuel methanol-powered inland bulk carrier, hydrogen energy mining trucks, railway hydrogen energy locomotives, high-performance carbon dioxide hydrogenation methanol catalyst preparation, and key technology research and demonstration verification on the entire hydrogen energy production-storage-transportation-utilization chain.” Hydrogen science popularization activities aimed at schools and the “Hydrogen Creation Future” green hydrogen youth painting exhibition enhanced youth awareness of hydrogen energy, encouraging young people to become explorers of green energy and creators of low-carbon lifestyles, fostering a positive social atmosphere for the sustainable development of the hydrogen industry.
The 4th China Hydrogen Exhibition has provided a platform for equipment display and technical exchange among enterprises throughout the global hydrogen energy value chain, establishing a new ecosystem for the global hydrogen community. The exhibition is expected to effectively stimulate new productive forces in the hydrogen industry, empowering green and low-carbon development both in China and worldwide.
The 4th China Hydrogen Exhibition is organized by the China Hydrogen Energy Alliance and the China Electric Power Enterprise Federation, with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Construction Industry Sub-Council as a co-organizer, and Beijing Tiger Exhibition Co., Ltd. as the organizer. Launched in 2021, the China Hydrogen Exhibition has successfully held four editions and is a significant force in promoting technological innovation in China’s hydrogen energy sector.
