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The project to produce 20,000 tons of ethanol annually through the biological fermentation of syngas, carried out by Coal-Based Synthetic Oil Co., Ltd., has entered the implementation phase. Author/Source: Date: 2018-04-09; Clicks: 68. On April 1, the groundbreaking ceremony for the pilot project aimed at producing 20,000 tons of ethanol via biological fermentation of syngas, developed in collaboration between Lu’an Coal-Based Synthetic Oil and Jupeng Biology (**) Co., Ltd., was held, marking the official start of implementation of this project. It is understood that the demonstration project for the production of 20,000 tons of ethanol through the biological fermentation of syngas, which was inaugurated this time, is the first phase of the company’s project to produce 200,000 tons of ethanol in this manner. It is also one of the ten key tasks identified by Lu’an Group for the year 2018. With the completion and operation of this project, Lu’an Group will be the first in the province to implement a demonstration project for clean bioethanol fuel. This is not only an important measure taken by Lu’an Group to achieve \"advantage transfer, momentum transformation, and industrial transformation, thereby fostering the high-quality development of a clean energy brand with international competitiveness\", but it also constitutes an essential part of fulfilling the calls made by the provincial party committee and government to \"establish a demonstration area for the transformation of resource-based economies, become a leader in the energy revolution, and create a new hub for foreign trade in inland areas\". It is reported that this project utilizes the demonstration facility of the coal-based synthetic oil company, along with the unique microbial strains owned by Jupeng Biology (**) Co., Ltd. and the company’s proprietary biological fermentation technology. Through microorganisms, industrial exhaust gases are converted into fuel ethanol in an efficient, selective, and rapid manner, thereby enabling effective carbon dioxide reduction, comprehensive utilization of exhaust gases, and production of clean fuels. The total investment for the first phase of the project is 136 million yuan, while the investment required for the upgrades to the coal-based oil production facility is 60 million yuan. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2018, with commissioning completed by December of the same year; normal production at the facility is expected to start at the beginning of 2019. Upon completion, it will not only serve as an example of multi-faceted application but also bring substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits. Related link: The project for producing 200,000 tons per year of fuel ethanol through carbon dioxide reforming and the biological fermentation of industrial waste gases (with an initial annual production capacity of 20,000 tons) takes advantage of the facilities and resources available at the coal-based oil company. Utilizing the unique strains developed by Jupeng Biology (**) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Jupeng Company), this project involves the continuous fermentation of CO and H2 syngas in a specific ratio under normal temperature and pressure to produce ethanol. Anhydrous ethanol is then produced through distillation and purification for use in formulating ethanol-based fuels for vehicles. Utilizing Gupeng Company’s proprietary biological fermentation technology, microbial bacteria efficiently, selectively, and rapidly convert industrial waste gas into fuel ethanol; the conversion rate of carbon monoxide is over 90%, and the selectivity for ethanol is above 98%. The resulting product meets the American standard ASTM D4806-16a for fuel ethanol as well as China’s standard GB18350-2013 for fuel standards. Using tail exhaust gas as a resource to produce clean fuel ethanol reduces the pressure associated with carbon emissions, meets the demand for fuel ethanol in the promotion of ethanol-blended gasoline, and the use of ethanol-blended gasoline also reduces vehicle exhaust pollution, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development.