Hebei Province
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Hebei Province
Hebei Province, China’s largest steel-producing region, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s energy transition, driven by its abundant critical mineral resources and its commitment to sustainable development. The province is home to essential minerals such as vanadium, iron, strontium, and molybdenum, which are crucial for producing renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. Hebei is actively working to decarbonize its industries, especially its steel sector, through advanced technologies and financing initiatives outlined in its "Guidelines for Transition Finance in the Iron and Steel Industry." The province has also launched a hydrogen energy development strategy, planning the deployment of 7,000 fuel cell vehicles and the establishment of 100 hydrogen refuelling stations by 2025, positioning itself as a leader in hydrogen energy adoption. Hebei is a key participant in China’s emissions trading system (ETS), having established one of the first pilot schemes in 2012, which allows companies to trade carbon allowances, incentivising emissions reductions. In addition, the province is working on expanding its renewable energy infrastructure, particularly focusing on wind and solar power, with ambitious targets to increase renewable energy capacity as part of its 14th Five-Year Plan. Hebei aims to reduce emissions by targeting the phase-out of high-pollution and high-energy-consumption industries, focusing on sectors such as cement, steel, and coking. By implementing these policies and leveraging its mineral resources, Hebei is advancing towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future.
Critical Minerals produced in Hebei Province
Essential minerals production and products in Hebei Province
A provincial analysis of China’s critical minerals and policies
SFA explores the provincial frontlines of China’s strategy to secure its future in the global energy transition. As demand for critical minerals rises for electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy, China sits at the centre of this shift as both producer and consumer. SFA examines how provincial policies, resource endowments and mining practices shape China’s critical minerals landscape. From lithium-rich Qinghai to rare earth-heavy Inner Mongolia, this province-by-province analysis reveals the challenges and opportunities driving China’s role in the future of global energy and environmental policy.


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Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer

Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research

Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant

Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies

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