Two pilot platforms of Dongfang Boiler were included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s first list of key projects for development

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On that day, the Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the list of the first batch of pilot platforms to be given priority support by the ministry. Dongfang Boiler’s “Megawatt-class Chemical Chain Combustion Pilot Platform” and “Dongfang Electric Hydrogen Industry Technology Pilot Platform” were selected for this list; they are the only platforms from our province in the fields of power equipment and clean, low-carbon hydrogen technologies to make it onto this list. The megawatt-class chemical chain combustion pilot platform was jointly developed by Dongfang Boiler in collaboration with multiple Sino-European research institutions such as Tsinghua University, the French Institute for Petroleum and New Energy, and TotalEnergies. It is the world’s largest 4-megawatt chemical chain combustion pilot facility, and it was the first in the world to achieve self-heating stable operation of a megawatt-class solid fuel chemical chain combustion system. With the support of key research and development programs, pilot-scale results are currently being utilized to carry out industrial demonstration projects for 20-megawatt chemical chain combustion power generation systems. This approach plays a significant role in promoting the clean and efficient use of coal in China as well as the low-cost capture of carbon dioxide, offering substantial social and economic benefits. The Dongfang Electric Hydrogen Industry Technology Pilot Platform was developed independently by Dongfang Boiler. It is the first of its kind in China to serve as a technological innovation and application platform for the entire hydrogen industry chain, integrating various green hydrogen production methods, diverse hydrogen storage and energy storage technologies, as well as multi-channel systems for the comprehensive utilization of hydrogen energy. This platform enables research and demonstration projects such as those involving megawatt-level photovoltaic power generation connected directly to PEM water electrolysis for hydrogen production. Through the integration of all stages from production to storage, distribution, and utilization, it facilitates a multi-level supply of green energy derived from hydrogen and electricity, while also allowing for the testing of key equipment. Currently, the results of pilot-scale tests have achieved breakthroughs in applications across various fields and scenarios. In recent years, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has focused on advancing the core tasks of new-type industrialization. Adhering to the principles of demand orientation, systematic planning, phased implementation, and leveraging key areas to drive overall progress, it has established a tiered development system consisting of \"preparation pilot platforms, pilot platforms under the ministry’s key support, and high-level manufacturing pilot platforms.\" This system aims to create a national network for manufacturing pilot services, enabling pilot testing to serve as a crucial link that connects the innovation chain, technology chain, and industry chain. It facilitates the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, helps to develop new forms of productive capacity, and accelerates the progress of new-type industrialization. Next, Dongfang Boiler will, under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, explore the establishment of an external service system, promote innovation in mechanisms for transforming scientific and technological achievements, facilitate the practical application and industrialization of major innovative results, and strive to build a **-level pilot manufacturing platform.