Shenergy has recently launched the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mining truck in an effort to build a domestic hydrogen energy manufacturing value chain. This massive mining truck, which was jointly developed by Shenergy, Zoomlion Mining, Hongzhen Intelligence, and Kunhua Technology, utilizes high-performance hydrogen fuel cell engine systems provided by Kunhua and has the potential to substantially reduce the operating costs of mining vehicles.
The company is committed to creating more hydrogen solutions as China seeks to increase its usage of renewable energy across the mining sector to achieve a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. According to Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, the mining sector in China is actively pursuing industry transition and low-carbon production. He also notes that the application of hydrogen in the mining sector may develop faster compared to private vehicles, as mining truck routes are typically fixed.
While hydrogen-powered trucks are a positive development, there is a need to encourage the use of green hydrogen, produced from clean energy sources such as solar and wind power, rather than grey hydrogen produced from fossil fuels. Shenergy recognizes this need and has set up a joint venture with France-based Plastic Omnium to manufacture and market type III and IV high-pressure hydrogen storage systems for the commercial vehicle market in China. The two companies have also signed a memorandum of understanding to extend strategic cooperation around building hydrogen ecosystems and contributing to a road map for carbon neutrality in China.
Shenergy has also formed a partnership with Shell (China) Ltd to invest in a network of hydrogen refueling stations in Shanghai, Shell’s first hydrogen refueling network in Asia. Through collaborations with more partners, the company aims to build a full value chain covering hydrogen production, storage, transportation, refueling, and utilization, supporting the development of hydrogen and contributing to the energy transition of Shanghai and China.
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The reduction of the carbon footprint of the mining sector is a significant challenge worldwide, and initiatives such as the use of hydrogen fuel cells can make a significant contribution. Shenergy’s commitment to developing and investing in hydrogen energy is a positive step towards achieving China’s ambitious carbon reduction targets.
