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Under the dual-carbon goals, how will Jinxiang Natural Gas Chemicals seize opportunities to achieve development? Author/Source: Chuan Jinxiang Date: 2021-11-25 Clicks: 15 China has set a goal to reach the peak of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, and strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Experts believe that the transition of China’s energy system should progress from the “high-carbon era” to a “low-carbon and zero-carbon era”, ultimately reaching a “zero-carbon era”. In the “low-carbon + zero-carbon era”, natural gas is expected to become a crucial pillar of the entire energy system, serving as a “bridge energy”. Therefore, although the best way to achieve carbon neutrality is to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, considering factors such as the length of time required for the energy transition, existing technical policies, and energy security, fossil fuels will continue to play an irreplaceable role for a considerable period of time. This also means that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, natural gas will remain a crucial tool for carbon emission reduction. Carbon emissions in the chemical industry are characterized by “a limited total emission volume but high emission intensity”. In terms of carbon emission intensity, the chemical industry emits 1.29 tons of carbon per 10,000 yuan of added value, which is higher than the national average for industry of 1.14 tons. Therefore, in the process of implementing the “dual carbon” goals, it faces tremendous pressure to reduce carbon emissions. Challenges are also opportunities; the chemical industry still has much to contribute in the pursuit of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. China’s natural gas chemical industry got off to a late start, beginning in the 1960s. Currently, it is still in a phase of industrial growth, with natural gas accounting for a very small proportion. Based on China’s total energy consumption of 4.98 billion tons of standard coal in 2020, natural gas accounted for 8.5% of the total energy consumption, a year-on-year increase of 0.3 percentage points. Among this, natural gas used in the chemical industry made up only 5% of the total natural gas consumption; it is primarily utilized for the production of ammonia and methanol. Currently, it remains far below the world average of 23.4%. Based on the experiences of developed countries in reducing carbon emissions, natural gas will serve as a low-carbon energy source that will accompany zero-carbon energy sources in China’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality; natural gas-based chemical industries may become a new highlight in energy consumption. It is worth noting that, under the dual-carbon goal, for the natural gas industry to achieve substantial development, it is essential to focus on reducing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide emitted by natural gas, as well as methane and other related emissions! In this regard, Chuan Jinxiang, which has been deeply involved in the natural gas chemical industry for over 50 years, possesses a certain foundation. Anticipate trends and make early preparations; focus on core areas while continuing to expand. The connection between enterprises and society determines how far they can go! The so-called “links” actually refer to Chuan Jinxiang’s sensitivity to market trends—its ability to anticipate trends and make early strategic moves, thereby gaining a competitive edge! Over the past 50 years, through continuous technical accumulation and repeated innovations and reforms, Chuan Jinxiang has gradually expanded into a more sophisticated chemical industry chain! Gradually develop a set of proprietary technologies with unique characteristics, and continuously improve them. Ammonia is produced using natural gas as a raw material; urea and nitric acid are then produced using ammonia as a raw material ； Recovery of synthesis ammonia off-gas for the production of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia water ； Production of melamine using urea as raw material ； Using nitric acid and melamine off-gases as raw materials, industrial ** and liquid nitrogen fertilizers are produced ； Producing nitro compound fertilizers using liquid nitrogen fertilizer as raw material! ▲ Schematic diagram of Chuanjinxiang’s integrated circular economy industrial chain. From the existing schematic diagram of Chuanjinxiang’s integrated circular economy industrial chain, it is clear that natural gas serves as the starting point for all industries. Focus, extension, circulation, and environmental protection are the underlying principles of its industrial development. In terms of carbon emissions, urea produced from natural gas generates 1.2 tons of CO2 per ton, while ammonium nitrate generates 0.945 tons of CO2 per ton. The difference is 0.255 tons ； Using coal as a raw material, 2.394 tons of CO2 are produced per ton of urea, while 1.89 tons of CO2 are produced per ton of *ao acid an; there is a difference of 0.5 tons. In terms of electricity consumption, each ton of urea requires 160 kWh of electricity and results in 160 kg of carbon emissions. For each ton of ammonium nitrate, the figures are 52 kWh of electricity consumed and 52 kg of carbon emissions. The difference is 108 kg. In terms of emission reduction in agriculture, Chuanjinxiang has adopted BASF’s Weibaisuo DMPP fertilizer enhancer technology, which ensures a continuous and stable supply of nitrogen from nitrate-based fertilizers and helps to reduce the leaching loss of nitrate nitrogen: an average of 47% ； Reduction in nitrous oxide emissions: an average of 50% ； Prolongs effective fertilizer efficacy for 4 to 10 weeks. Dual-carbon goals: How can Chuanjinxiang contribute? Under the dual-carbon goals, compared to petrochemical and coal chemical industries, the processing procedures in natural gas chemical industry are simpler and more environmentally friendly. The natural gas chemical industry has its unique advantages; however, due to the special domestic environment of the natural gas industry, it is facing significant challenges. Natural gas chemical enterprises need to find breakthroughs to maintain their market competitiveness, while also seeking paths to sustainable development. The transformation is a long and arduous process. In the future, natural gas chemical enterprises should possess a variety of characteristics: they must exhibit intelligent attributes in areas such as decision-making, data management, production operations, and execution. At the same time, they should prioritize energy efficiency optimization and safety, while striving to build a green and intelligent factory throughout its entire lifecycle based on standardized systems. That is, to continuously explore long-term mechanisms for reducing costs and increasing efficiency, to boost the research, development, demonstration, and dissemination of green and low-carbon production processes, technologies, and equipment, and to improve the efficiency of energy and resource utilization. ▲The control room provides real-time monitoring of all aspects of production. In fact, Chuanjinxiang has been accelerating the transformation and upgrading of its industry in recent years, actively utilizing new technologies, processes, equipment, and materials to improve its production facilities, process conditions, and production services. At the same time, it places emphasis on the application of information technology, intelligent technologies, and digital solutions, striving to create a smarter future through innovation. Currently, in terms of production, the DCS automatic metering system for batching, monitoring and control via an automated control system, and fully automatic high-level palletizing have all been implemented. These measures have further optimized the allocation of internal resources, fully tapped the company’s inherent potential, reasonably reduced costs while increasing efficiency, and improved the overall efficiency of the company’s production and operational management. ▲In the agricultural sector, the Jinxiangyun Smart Platform centers on CNAS precise data detection. By harnessing and utilizing big data, it provides robust support for Jinxiangyun’s digital agriculture initiatives. Furthermore, regarding the Jinxiangyun Smart Platform, projects such as intelligent monitoring of crop growth and smart detection of soil nutrients and moisture have been implemented. By utilizing artificial intelligence to collect large amounts of data and conduct intelligent analysis, technology is being used to empower agriculture. Achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality represents a broad and profound systemic transformation in the economic and social spheres. The chemical industry faces both opportunities and challenges as a result of this transformation; let us take proactive action to contribute more wisdom and courage to achieving these dual-carbon goals. Chuanjin Xiang will continue to accelerate its digital transformation, focusing on creating a smarter future. It will promote energy conservation and emission reduction through measures such as improving energy efficiency and innovating manufacturing processes, thereby contributing to the achievement of the \"dual carbon\" goals.