NDRC prepares hydrogen-project coordination measures focused on readiness and local conditions

At NDRC’s 20 October briefing, Ren Zhongbao said measures were being prepared in response to concentrated investment in parts of the hydrogen industry. The official transcript records his answer at 10:36.

He identified strategic needs, technology maturity and supporting resources as factors in major-project allocation. Local priorities may involve technical development, renewable-hydrogen demonstrations or end-use applications according to their actual strengths.

The briefing calls for project justification and disciplined support policies. It does not publish a measure title, effective date, investment ceiling or equipment threshold. The statement therefore signals policy preparation rather than an already-effective approval restriction.