Wind Solar Green Hydrogen-Coal Chemical Project – Sinopec

Project in Inner Mongolia to achieve a hydrogen production capacity of 30,000 tons and 240,000 tons of green oxygen annually

Here’s an article posted in Hydrogen Central about the world’s largest GH2 project in China.

According to the article,

• Sinopec, a major Chinese energy company, has launched the world’s largest green hydrogen-coal chemical project in Inner Mongolia.
• The project, named the Inner Mongolia Erdos Wind-Solar Green Hydrogen Project, aims to produce green hydrogen using solar and wind energy resources.

Here are the key features of the Inner Mongolia Erdos Wind-Solar Green Hydrogen Project:

Features:

1. World’s Largest:
   • The project is the world’s largest green hydrogen-coal chemical project, highlighting China’s commitment to green energy and reducing carbon emissions.
2. Renewable Energy:
   • The project utilizes wind and solar power to generate electricity, with installed capacities of 450 and 270 MW respectively, making it a renewable energy-based initiative.
3. Hydrogen Production:
   • The project produces 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, which is used to reduce carbon emissions at the nearby coal processing facility.
4. Carbon Reduction:
   • The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.43 million tons annually, contributing significantly to China’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
5. Technological Breakthroughs:
   • The project has achieved significant technological advancements in producing hydrogen under fluctuating renewable power conditions, ensuring a stable supply of green hydrogen.
6. Economic Impact:
   • The project is estimated to contribute 600 million yuan (USD 87.17 million) to Gross Domestic Product and 30 million yuan (USD 4.36 million) of tax.
7. Investment:
   • The project has a total investment of approximately 5.7 billion yuan (USD 828.04 million), demonstrating Sinopec’s commitment to green energy initiatives.
8. Green Energy Industry Chain:
   • The project is part of Sinopec’s green energy industry chain development roadmap, aiming to advance hydrogen energy development in China.

These features highlight the project’s significance in China’s green energy transition and its potential to reduce carbon emissions while contributing to the country’s economic growth.

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