Tripartite agreement signed for Lu’an Group’s 200,000-ton biofuel ethanol project

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Signing of Tripartite Agreement for Lu’an Group’s 200,000-ton Biofuel Ethanol Project Author/Source: Date: 2018-04-13 Clicks: 6 On the morning of April 9, Lu’an Group, the Shanghai Institute of Advanced Technology affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Jupeng Biology (**) signed a tripartite research and development cooperation agreement in Taiyuan; Lu’an Group and Jupeng Biology also signed a strategic cooperation agreement to build a pilot project with a capacity of 20,000 tons as part of the first phase of the 200,000-ton biofuel ethanol production project. Li Jinping, Chairman and Party Secretary of Lu’an Group; Wang Zhiqing, Full-time Deputy Party Secretary of Lu’an Group and Vice Chairman of Lu’an Group; Wang Guangbiao, Vice Chairman of Lu’an Group and member of the Lu’an Group Party Committee; Xiao Yaning and Liu Junyi, Deputy General Managers of Lu’an Group; Liu Shuguang, Chairman of Jupeng Biology Co., Ltd.; Tang Zheng, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Shanghai Advanced Research Institute; and Sun Yuhan, Director of the Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, attended the meeting. In recent years, Lu’an has actively pursued the development of advanced coal chemical technologies. It has made revolutionary breakthroughs in carbon dioxide reforming technology, ranking at the forefront of the world. The three types of base oils, mPAO, and high-end Fischer-Tropsch waxes it has developed and produced have secured a leading position in the global market. These are all advantageous projects that combine low-carbon technologies with high-end development. The 21st century is the century of biology. Bioethanol technology is advanced, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly, offering great advantages. Lu’an will actively cooperate with these two organizations to establish a low-carbon, green, and environmentally sustainable industrial ecosystem ； “Small combinations, large cross-over.” Through this project, the three parties are brought together organically; by combining their strengths and integrating advanced technologies, the biofuel ethanol project they develop together will possess greater international competitiveness ； “Small projects, large industries.” Li Jinping said that the biofuel ethanol project holds great potential and significance in the future. The three parties should strengthen multi-level cooperation, seize opportunities, gradually build on their advantages, enhance their competitiveness, and achieve sustained development of the industry. Carbon dioxide reforming is a process used to produce 200,000 tons per year of fuel ethanol through biological fermentation of industrial waste gases (with an initial production capacity of 20,000 tons per year). This project makes use of the facilities and resources available at the coal-based oil company, and employs the unique strains developed by Jupeng Biology (**) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Jupeng Company) to continuously ferment a mixture of CO and H2 gas at normal temperature and pressure to produce ethanol. Anhydrous ethanol is then obtained through distillation and purification, which is used in the formulation of ethanol-based fuels for vehicles. By utilizing Jupeng 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. Utilizing tail exhaust gas as a resource to produce clean fuel ethanol not only reduces the pressure of carbon emissions but also meets the demand for fuel ethanol in the promotion of ethanol-blended gasoline. Moreover, the use of ethanol-blended gasoline reduces vehicle exhaust pollution, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development. On April 1, Lu’an Group’s Coal-Based Synthetic Oil Company held a grand foundation-laying ceremony for the demonstration project aimed at producing ethanol through the biological fermentation of 20,000 tons of syngas, marking the official start of implementation for this project. The total investment for the project is 136 million yuan, with an additional 60 million yuan allocated for the renovation of the coal-based oil company’s facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2018, commissioning is to be completed by December, and normal production of the facility is expected to start at the beginning of 2019. 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 will not only serve as an example of multi-faceted application but also bring substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits.