【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Engineering Equipment】2692–2025: China’s first demonstration project for using microorganisms to convert carbon dioxide into feed protein has achieved successful pilot production

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Let’s give praise and encouragement to the achievements made in China’s chemical engineering technology and equipment; your participation in discussions is the greatest encouragement. **********************【Ten Years of Progress in Chemical Engineering Equipment】A continuously updated summary post is available – feel free to join the discussions: https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html ***************** On September 17, reporters learned from Jitailai Bo (Beijing) Biotechnology Development Company (hereinafter referred to as Jitailai Bo) that the first domestic industrial-scale production demonstration facility for microbial fermentation yeast protein, using carbon dioxide as the main carbon source, was successfully tested recently. This marks a significant step forward in bringing this technology from the laboratory stage to industrial application. Located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, this project uses biological fermentation to efficiently convert carbon dioxide emissions from coal chemical industries into yeast protein that is nutritious, safe, and of good taste, with an intended annual production capacity of hundreds of tons. It is reported that the production process of this project is safe, environmentally friendly, and controllable; all process parameters and product specifications meet or exceed the design requirements. The fermentation rate and resistance to fluctuations are at an advanced level, providing valuable data and experience for large-scale production. The relevant officials explained that this project has developed a new method for protein production that combines technological advancements with environmental sustainability, as well as resource conservation. It will greatly accelerate China’s reduction of its dependence on traditional protein sources such as soybean meal and fish meal, helping to create a protein feed supply chain that is more self-sufficient and efficient in terms of resource use. This approach will reduce reliance on land-intensive crops like soybeans and marine resources such as fish meal. Moreover, it provides a new impetus for the green and sustainable development of traditional coal chemical, natural gas chemical, and steel industries. Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs had officially approved the microbial yeast protein, which uses carbon dioxide as its main carbon source and was developed by Jitailaibo, as a new feed ingredient. With the successful trial production of this industrial demonstration project, Jitailaibo will work closely with its industry partners, including Wuchuan Mengtian Wind Energy Co., Ltd. under Hebei JianTou Group, as well as Zhongke Synthetic Oil Technology Co., Ltd., to launch the construction of large-scale facilities for producing protein through microbial carbon fixation. This effort aims to contribute new ideas and solutions to the global development of a green and low-carbon economy and to the achievement of sustainable development.