In Laos, Asia News Network reported that Laos has taken a major step in upgrading its coffee industry with the launch of what it claims to be Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak province.
The plant, located in Champasak province, was developed through a partnership between a Japanese company, local coffee producers, and the Lao government, which has provided incentives and support to encourage sustainable production practices.
A pilot facility that began operations last year uses hydrogen fuel to roast coffee beans at around 200 degrees Celsius, preserving the beans’ natural aroma and flavor. Unlike conventional roasting, which relies on fossil fuels, this process produces zero carbon dioxide emissions, making it fully carbon-neutral, according to the report.
Encouraged by the pilot’s success, construction is now underway on a larger facility with a planned capacity of 5,000 tons a year, and is expected to begin full-scale production in 2027, the report added.
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