FZU Zijin Hydrogen Power, a subsidiary of Zijin Mining, has received approval to construct China’s largest commercial hydrogen station. The facility will have a capacity of 1,000 kg per day and will integrate ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion with refueling capabilities. This development is part of the company’s efforts to advance hydrogen energy commercialization from production to end use.
The station will be located in Lishui Town, Foshan, an important hub for hydrogen energy in Guangdong Province. It will utilize ammonia decomposition technology for on-site hydrogen generation and vehicle refueling. The Tier-3 station spans 3,370 square meters and features a combination of direct liquid ammonia supply and on-site hydrogen production. This method addresses traditional challenges associated with hydrogen transport and storage while reducing costs at refueling stations to approximately RMB 30 per kilogram (US$ 4.2 per kilogram), which is about 50% less than conventional high-pressure storage methods.
Operations are set to commence by September 2025. Once operational, the station is expected to alleviate Foshan’s hydrogen shortage by refueling over 1,000 hydrogen buses. It will also support the future adoption of 3,000 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, 40,000 hydrogen-powered bikes, and 2,100 commercial vehicles projected for the area. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen in transportation and establish a model for the commercialization of hydrogen energy in China.
