Capacity expansion for coal-based ethylene glycol is accelerating; High Chemical has signed contracts for projects in Xinjiang Tianye and Hubei Sanning

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The construction of capacity for producing ethylene glycol from coal is accelerating; high-chemistry processes have led to contracts for projects in Xinjiang Tianye and Hubei Sanning. Author/Source: Yaha Consulting. Date: 2017-08-21. Clicks: 104. The technology for producing ethylene glycol from coal (syngas) using the oxalate route is evolving toward lower costs, higher selectivity, a longer catalyst lifespan, and greater environmental friendliness. Technological progress drives industrial upgrading, and coal-based ethylene glycol has become an important part of China’s ethylene glycol production capacity. The coal-based ethylene glycol demonstration projects that have been put into operation are functioning increasingly well; some of these facilities are able to operate at high capacities stably. The price of ethylene glycol has been rising steadily since last year, which is driving an increase in investment in new coal-based ethylene glycol projects and accelerating the development of production capacity. As a leading company in the transfer of coal-to-ethylene glycol technology via the oxalate route as well as in the supply of catalysts, Kao Chemical Co., Ltd. has recently achieved another success by securing contracts for two projects to produce ethylene glycol from syngas, each with an annual capacity of 600,000 tons. On July 8, 2017, Kaohua Chemical Co., Ltd. and Xinjiang Tianye (Group) Co., Ltd. officially signed a technology transfer contract for the 600,000 tons per year ethylene glycol project at Shihu Tan. Subsequently, a meeting to discuss the design of the process package was successfully held at Donghua Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., marking the official start of the project’s implementation phase. This agreement represents another collaboration between Gao Chemistry and Xinjiang Tianye, following the first phase of 50,000 tons, the second phase of 200,000 tons, and the third phase of 100,000 tons. It clearly demonstrates the high level of recognition and approval that the client has for CTEG® technology. In addition, with the goal of achieving mutual benefit and common development, the two parties have established a strategic partnership aimed at driving the growth of China’s coal-based ethylene glycol industry and jointly promoting technological advancements in this field. On August 1, 2017, Gaoxue Chemical Co., Ltd., Donghua Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., and Hubei Sanning Chemical Co., Ltd. officially signed contracts for the transfer of process technology and engineering design for a 600,000 tons per year ethylene glycol production project. Following the signing ceremony, a project kick-off meeting was held, marking the official start of the implementation phase. The project is located in Zhijiang City, Hubei Province, with a total investment of around 10 billion yuan. Once completed, it will be able to generate an annual output value of 5.16 billion yuan and annual profits of 880 million yuan. This project will make full use of the enlarged configuration of CTEG® technology. Through years of collaborative efforts by experts from China and Japan, CTEG® technology has achieved significant progress in developing larger-scale reactor and equipment configurations. The catalyst factory under Gaochemical Co., Ltd. began operations in Nantong, Jiangsu, in 2013. Its production capacity for ethylene glycol-related catalysts is 3,000 tons per year (1,500 tons per year for DMO synthesis catalysts and 1,500 tons per year for hydrogenation catalysts). The catalysts produced by Gaochemical have been used in the ethylene glycol production facilities of Xinjiang Tianye, Yangmei Shouyang, as well as in other facilities; in practical applications, these catalysts exhibit long service life, high activity, high space-time conversion rates, and excellent stability. As more CTEG® units come online, HighChem will become the world’s largest producer of catalysts for the synthesis of ethylene glycol from syngas. The intelligent and automated catalyst factories ensure the stable, efficient, and optimal operation of these CTEG® units. Kao Chemical Co., Ltd. is committed to fostering cooperation between China and Japan in various fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics, healthcare, and food, offering comprehensive services including trade, technology, industrial planning, and investment and M&A. Gao Huaxue is eager to work together with you to embrace a brighter future.