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Country / jurisdiction: People's Republic of China · Year: 2025 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary
This is an overarching framework providing principles and setting the foundation of the development of the energy sector. It covers energy planning, development, market, science and technology, oversight, incentives. It also establishes a dual framework for control of total carbon emissions and carbon intensity. For hydrogen, Article 2 lists hydrogen as an energy carrier and Article 33 covers the promotion of the hydrogen industry. These should ease the regulatory burden for hydrogen production once specific legislation is put in place providing more details on incentives. By January 2025, hydrogen is still classified as a hazardous chemical, but the enactment of this law could lead to its reclassification as an energy carrier facilitating the regulatory approvals
Official source: https://www.nea.gov.cn/2024-11/09/c_1310787187.htm
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