China Breaks Ground on Landmark Green Hydrogen-to-Methanol Plant in Heilongjiang
Heilongjiang, China – A significant step forward in the global green energy transition was marked recently with the official commencement of construction on a 4.2 billion yuan ($584 million USD) green hydrogen and e-methanol production facility in Shuangyashan, Heilongjiang Province. This ambitious project, known as the Jixian wind-hydrogen-storage-alcohol integrated project, is set to become a cornerstone in China's push for a low-carbon industrial ecosystem.
The plant aims to produce an impressive 119,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually. This will be achieved by leveraging wind power from an integrated wind farm to generate green hydrogen via electrolysis. The carbon dioxide required for methanol synthesis will be sourced from biomass gasification and Sichuan Hongzhan Industrial Group's operations, creating a complete on-site green fuel production chain.
This innovative project is a collaborative effort stemming from a tripartite agreement between Jixian County, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), CSSC Wind Power, and Sichuan Hongzhan Industrial Group. Officials emphasize that the project's annual production goal of 119,000 tonnes of green methanol is projected to curb 140,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, while also stimulating local employment and driving industrial modernization in the region.
Heilongjiang Province has been actively promoting hydrogen and methanol mobility, with recent provincial policy drafts offering substantial incentives for methanol vehicle innovation and infrastructure expansion. While the exact commissioning timeline for the Jixian project was not disclosed, authorities have pledged full support and expedited implementation to ensure swift progress, aligning with China's broader "dual carbon" goals to achieve peak carbon emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
This development underscores China's commitment to advancing hydrogen-based solutions and accelerating the shift towards sustainable energy.
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