China's hydrogen industry continued to expand rapidly in 2026, with total investment reaching 28.7 billion yuan (approximately US$4.3 billion) in the first nine months, up 108% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).

More than 10 new renewable hydrogen production projects began construction during the period, while an additional 100,000 tonnes of annual production capacity was commissioned.

China's commissioned renewable hydrogen production capacity has now exceeded 350,000 tonnes per year, accounting for more than 50% of the global total. Projects currently under construction represent more than 1.2 million tonnes of additional annual capacity, placing China among the world's leading markets for renewable hydrogen development.

By region, North China has the largest share of commissioned capacity, accounting for 45% of the national total. Northeast China ranks second with 36%, followed by Northwest China at 15%.

Individual renewable hydrogen projects in China are also increasing in scale, with projects exceeding the 10,000-tonne capacity threshold accounting for nearly half of the total.

China's renewable hydrogen sector is moving beyond pilot projects and entering a new phase of large-scale development. This expansion will provide strong support for the development of a new-type energy system and help foster future industries.

Compiled from ：CCTV News