Highlights

• Baogang Group launches 'Beixi Hydrogen' brand with advanced hydrogen storage products at international exhibition
• Company demonstrates proprietary solid-state hydrogen storage technologies, including:
  • Powders
  • Tanks
  • Hydrogen-powered vehicles
• China's rare earth dominance positions Baogang as a potential leader in global hydrogen energy storage technology

At the 4th China International Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Industry Exhibition held in Beijing this week, Baogang Group’s Northern Rare Earth Hydrogen Storage Company made its international debut (opens in a new tab) with a suite of cutting-edge products under the “Beixi Hydrogen” brand. The launch featured solid-state hydrogen storage powders, tanks, modular storage devices, and hydrogen-powered forklifts—drawing heavy attention from global buyers, media, and technical experts across 30 countries, including France, India, Singapore, and Portugal. The firm reported multiple partnership discussions underway.

This marks a major strategic milestone for China’s rare earth hydrogen storage ambitions. Leveraging its dominant rare earth supply, Baogang is now integrating vertically into solid-state hydrogen applications—a sector of increasing global relevance as the West seeks alternative energy carriers beyond lithium. Notably, Northern Rare Earth’s hydrogen division has already developed over 10 proprietary storage materials and exported to more than a dozen countries. With a working demonstration of solid-state hydrogen-powered two- and three-wheel vehicles and forklifts, and a modular refueling station capable of delivering 40 kilograms of hydrogen, the firm is now testing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks and loaders.

Any Strategic Advantage?

While the United States and Europe are still in early R&D phases for scalable rare earth-based hydrogen storage, Baogang according to at least its’ media, has leapt forward with field-ready technologies, protected by trademarks and patents.

With China's dominance over key rare earth inputs—especially lanthanum, used in metal hydride storage—its acceleration into downstream energy storage poses a long-term challenge for Western clean tech independence. The emergence of “Beixi Hydrogen” as a potential brand leader underscores the need for the West to rapidly invest in rare earth solid-state hydrogen platforms, establish IP frameworks, and cultivate mine-to-application players that can challenge China’s rising rare earth hydrogen ecosystem.