Official promotes hydrogen energy efforts

China has emerged as the global leader in both hydrogen production and consumption, having successfully attained expertise in essential technologies across its industrial chain and production processes, a senior climate diplomat said.

Hydrogen energy is one of the key enablers for global energy transition, serving as a crucial element in constructing a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient energy system, stressed Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation at the ongoing COP29 United Nations climate change conference.

Formally known as the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the event in Baku, Azerbaijan, began on Monday and is scheduled to conclude on Nov 22.