The 2025 International Hydrogen Council's Lingang Forum brough together over 20 Fortune 500 companies and 170 delegates from 70 leading firms across 20 countries. Top executives from Linde Group, Air Liquide, BP, Bosch, and Mitsubishi Corporation were in attendance, underscoring global interest in the strategic role of Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area in hydrogen innovation.

Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of International Hydrogen Council, delivers a speech at the Lingang Forum. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

Lin-gang's comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem — covering production, storage, refueling, and applications — was highlighted during the event. The area has attracted over 20 hydrogen-related enterprises, forming a complete value chain supported by a robust policy framework and strong infrastructure. Local leader Shanghai H-Rise New Energy Technology Co Ltd showcased cutting-edge fuel cell solutions, while firms like Cummins presented their advanced hydrogen technologies.

Yi Peiyun, CEO of Shanghai H-Rise New Energy Technology Co Ltd, shares recent progress on hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicles in China at the forum. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The forum emphasized technological breakthroughs, standards alignment, and market synergy. Lin-gang Special Area aims to become a global innovation hub and application demonstration zone for hydrogen energy through continued policy optimization and business environment improvements.