Sichuan Shutai Chemical’s technology for hydrogen production via methanol reforming using normal-temperature catalytic heat exchange coupling, along with the corresponding complete sets of equipment, has passed the evaluation

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On March 3, Sichuan Shutai Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its independently developed \"SCST-CHMR – catalytic heat exchange coupled methanol reformation hydrogen production technology and related equipment\" has recently passed the evaluation of scientific and technological achievements conducted by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. The expert group led by Li Jinghong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor in the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University, unanimously agreed that this technology features a novel concept and significant innovation; it possesses independent intellectual property rights. The complete set of equipment developed operates stably, with a high level of technical maturity, and it brings obvious economic and social benefits. The overall technology has reached an internationally advanced level. It is reported that the main innovation of this set of key technologies lies in the development of a new type of catalytic oxidation catalyst that enables efficient activation at room temperature ； Secondly, optimizing the synergistic approach to exhaust gas treatment and energy recovery meets both the requirements for environmental compliance regarding hydrogen production exhaust gases and the needs for energy utilization ； Third, full-process automated monitoring and unattended operation are achieved through system integration. Li Jinghong pointed out that this technology has taken a significant step forward in making the production of hydrogen through methanol reformation practical. Its features of operating at normal temperatures and enabling efficient coupling effectively address the challenge of balancing safety and cost, offering an excellent domestic solution for decentralized hydrogen supply. It holds positive significance for establishing key links in the hydrogen value chain, covering production, storage, transportation, and utilization. Professor Jiang Zhidong from Shanghai Jiao Tong University analyzed that the technology developed by Shu Tai Chemical integrates an exhaust gas catalytic heat exchange module into methanol-to-hydrogen production units; this allows for energy recovery while preventing air pollution, resulting in lower operating costs for this technology (a cost reduction of 0.2–1.0 yuan/Nm³-H2), as well as improved environmental performance and lower carbon emissions, which is beneficial for the long-term development of methanol-to-hydrogen technology. Professor He Ping from Southwest University of Science and Technology said that this technology has developed new catalytic oxidation catalysts, providing a safer method for VOCs treatment as well as new directions for the development of this industry. Yan Huicheng, the technical director of Shutai Chemical, said that this recognition of their achievements is a clear affirmation of Shutai Chemical’s long-term commitment to innovation in technology. This authoritative recognition signifies that Shu Tai Chemical has joined the ranks of global leaders in this specialized technical field. Yan Huicheng explained that this technology has been successfully put into industrial use, and it has been applied in demonstration projects at various petrochemical and new materials enterprises in provinces such as Henan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Ningxia, and Guangdong, where it is operating stably. In the future, Shu Tai Chemical will continue to intensify its research and development efforts, upgrade its equipment, and actively promote the widespread application of this advanced technology. It will provide solid technical support for the commercial development of China’s hydrogen energy industry, particularly for the replacement of traditional energy sources with clean energy in sectors such as transportation, power generation, and chemicals, thereby contributing to the transformation of the energy structure and sustainable, low-carbon development.