What is the consumption of ethylene glycol produced from coal?

The cost calculation for the coal-based route is based on a project with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons of ethylene glycol. It is assumed that the plant operates at 100% capacity. In Inner Mongolia, lignite is used as the raw material (with a consumption rate of 5.6 tons per ton of product), while in the central regions (Shanxi and Henan), anthracite is used as the raw material (with a consumption rate of 3.2 tons per ton of product). Additionally, since the main areas where ethylene glycol is consumed are in China’s eastern region, and most companies that produce ethylene glycol from coal are located in the northwest region, the transportation costs of ethylene glycol are high. Since September 2018, as the price of ethylene glycol dropped significantly, the profits from coal-based ethylene glycol production have been greatly reduced. Currently, the cost of coal-based ethylene glycol ranges from 3,950 to 4,200 yuan per ton (excluding shipping costs).