Sinopec to focus on construction of refueling stations

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, the world's largest refiner, is continuously laying out its hydrogen industry plans, taking advantage of its extensive network of gas stations nationwide and its chemical by-products.

The company, which owns the largest number of gas stations nationwide, will mainly focus on the construction of hydrogen refueling stations for vehicles.

Ma Yongsheng, president of Sinopec Corp, said the company has already conducted related research on hydrogen fuel cells.