Anhui Province advances the Phase 2 600,000 tons/year coal-based ethylene glycol project of Zhongan United

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Anhui Province advances the second phase of the Zhong’an United 600,000 tons/year coal-based ethylene glycol project / Author/Source: Yaha Coal Chemicals / Date: 2018-04-17 / Clicks: 20 On April 16, the suggestions put forward at the first session of the 13th Anhui Provincial People’s Congress regarding the acceleration of the construction of the first phase of the Zhong’an United project, the prompt initiation of the second phase of the coal-based ethylene glycol project, and the establishment of a modern coal chemical industry base were received. After consideration, the following response is given: Article 3 of the “Regulations on the Management of the Use of Provincial Reserved Land Allocation Quotas in Anhui Province” (Wan Zheng Ban [2013] No. 32) stipulates that such quotas shall be allocated in a way that prioritizes key projects while also exercising restraint, with the aim of ensuring support for the following types of projects: (1) Key projects that are urgently needed for development in areas such as social welfare, key industries, and strategic emerging industries, as outlined in plans and programs at the provincial level or above； (II) Included in the province’s 861 project investment plan, and after selection from among the best options by the provincial development and reform department, identified as key projects for promotion that year – projects with strong driving force, wide impact, and benefits for structural adjustment. If it is confirmed by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission to be one of the above key projects, an application can be submitted following the prescribed procedures to use the provincial reserved quota indicators. If the criteria are not met, the relevant cities and counties where the project is located will allocate the planned quotas. Located in Huainan City, Zhong’an United is a large-scale coal chemical integration company established in accordance with the strategic cooperation agreement between Anhui Province and Sinopec Group. It was founded through a 50-50 equity partnership between Sinopec and the relevant provincial group company, and was officially established on December 18, 2010. The company has a coal chemical subsidiary and a coal mine subsidiary. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 involves the construction of a facility capable of producing 1.7 million tons of coal-based methanol, as well as converted olefins and derived products; it also includes the construction of a coal mine with an annual production capacity of 4 million tons. This facility will produce 350,000 tons of linear low-density polyethylene and 350,000 tons of polypropylene per year. Phase II of the project will construct a facility for producing 600,000 tons per year of coal-based ethylene glycol. At present, the equipment installation work for Phase 1 is in full swing. The goal is to achieve full handover by the end of 2018, and to have the entire process operational in the first half of 2019.