China's Green Hydrogen Production Capacity Surpasses 1.1 Million Tons

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China's Green Hydrogen Production Capacity Surpasses 1.1 Million Tons

indexbox.io | May 4, 2026

China has reached a new milestone in its green fuel production capacity, according to data released last week by the National Energy Administration (NEA), as reported by The Maritime Executive.

As of March, China's green hydrogen production capacity exceeded 1.1 million tons. This figure includes 250,000 tons for operational projects—more than double the capacity of 2024—while the remaining 900,000-plus tons are for projects under construction. The substantial pipeline of projects, now surpassing installed capacity, reflects the success of China's hydrogen policy launched in 2022.

The NEA also revealed that China has built an overall green fuel production capacity of around 8 million tons of oil equivalent per year. This production scale represents expansion from traditional ethanol and biodiesel fuels to include green ammonia and green methanol. Annual production capacity for green ammonia stands at 700,000 tons, while that of green methanol is around 380,000 tons.

Amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the NEA has emphasized the development of green fuels as a strategic priority. The agency described the transition as progressively substituting petroleum to enhance energy security. A researcher in China's clean energy noted that this marks the first time green fuels have been explicitly framed as part of an energy security narrative. Beyond policy milestones, Beijing has rolled out incentives for city clusters to support scaling of hydrogen applications to areas such as aviation, shipping, and manufacturing. The central government has promised a reward scheme worth around $232 million to five city clusters...more
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