Sinopec and EPD sign MoU for hydrogen energy
he Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Development and Application of Hydrogen Energy in Hong Kong today on 25 November 25.
According to the announcement, the MoU strengthens collaboration between both parties in promoting the development, demonstration of application, as well as capacity building of the hydrogen energy industry. The scope of the MoU covers technical exchanges and experience sharing in the hydrogen energy industry. Sinopec Corp will build a green hydrogen production facility for demonstration purposes at a restored landfill of the EPD.
Furthermore, the hydrogen produced by the facility will serve the local market with a view to supporting wider applications of hydrogen and facilitating the development of hydrogen energy in Hong Kong. Sinopec Corp will also assist the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in promoting publicity and education about hydrogen energy, enabling the public to better understand global development trends in the safe use of hydrogen energy.
Witnessed by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Tse Chin-wan, Vice President of Sinopec Corp Li Yuxing, and Legislative Council Member Chan Hak-kan, the MoU was signed by the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr. Samuel Chui, and the Director and General Manager of Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited, Wu Qinggao. The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Janice Tse, also attended the signing ceremony.
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Sinopec and EPD sign MoU for hydrogen energy, source
