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First investment of 52.9 billion yuan! The 5 million-ton coal chemical project in Yulin has been launched! 2025-04-01 On March 30, the highly anticipated Yulin coal-to-clean-fuel upgrading demonstration project was officially signed and put into implementation. The signing ceremony was supervised jointly by the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and the Development and Reform Commission. Shaanxi Yanchang Yueneng Clean Energy Co., Ltd. and Jingbian County Economic and Technological Development Zone officially signed a cooperation agreement, marking a new phase in the construction of the Yulin coal-to-clean-fuel upgrade demonstration project, which aims to establish the world’s largest base for coal-based clean fuels. The project is located in the Energy and Chemical Industry Park of Jingbian Economic and Technological Development Zone. It features a large-scale planning framework, with the goal of producing 5 million tons per year of coal-based clean fuels and chemical products. Among them, the previously launched projects for 2.4 million tons per year of coal-based clean fuels and high-end new materials have already demonstrated an astonishing scale. Not only that, but the project will also involve the construction of three coal mines in the Yuheng mining area: Wusuhaize No. 1, Xihongdun, and Haiceitan. These mines will cover an area of 9,954 mu, with a total investment of 52.9 billion yuan. Such a substantial amount of investment undoubtedly underscores the project’s significant strategic importance. The project covers an area of 9,954 mu, making it larger than 9 Beijing Universal Studios. The project is equipped with 13 advanced technological systems, including the world’s largest single 9×220,000 cubic meter gasification system, as well as a CO₂ capture unit capable of capturing 4 million tons of carbon per year. In addition, the project incorporates three globally pioneering technologies: a new generation of indirect liquefaction technology for synthetic oil developed by China Science and Technology, a technology for co-producing POE elastomers, and an installation for producing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, with the aim of taking the lead in global coal chemical technology. The project involves a wide range of construction activities, including the establishment of a series of advanced processing units. These include 6 units with a capacity of 1000,000 Nm/h each for air separation (including air compression stations), 9 units with a capacity of 220,000 Nm/h each for gasification, 2 units with a capacity of 850,000 Nm/h each for syngas purification, 3 units with an annual capacity of 60,000 tons each for sulfur recovery, 3 units with an annual capacity of 800,000 tons each for oil synthesis, 900,000 tons per year for alkane conversion, 200,000 tons per year for polymethyl methacrylate (MMA-PMMA), 300,000 tons per year for polypropylene (PP), 2 units with a capacity of 100,000 tons per year each for POE production, 2 units with a capacity of 25,000 tons per year each for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), 30,000 tons per year for polybutylene succinate (PBS), 30,000 Nm3/h of hydrogen production via water electrolysis, and 4 million tons per year of CO₂ capture. Together with comprehensive utility systems, auxiliary facilities, and overall plant engineering, these elements form a complete and efficient industrial ecosystem. In terms of green transformation, this project has achieved remarkable results. The ultra-clean coal-based gasoline and diesel produced by it have a sulfur content of less than 1 ppm, which is 90% lower than the Euro VI standard. At the same time, the project will include the construction of a photovoltaic hydrogen production facility, with the goal of achieving a 30% replacement rate using green hydrogen. It will also establish production lines for million-ton quantities of biodegradable materials to help address the issue of \"white pollution\". According to the project’s chief coordinator, through CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) technology, 2.8 tons of CO₂ can be sequestered for every ton of fuel produced, which is equivalent to planting 150 trees per year and helps to reduce carbon emissions effectively. To ensure the efficient progress of the project, the local government established a dedicated task force and implemented the \"three simultaneities\" system for land approval, environmental impact assessment, and energy evaluation, which significantly shortened the project preparation period. The project will also integrate closely with the oil refining and new energy projects within the industrial park, creating a closed-loop ecosystem covering the entire value chain from coal mining to the production of special materials. The head of Jingbian Economic Development Zone issued a commitment at the signing ceremony, stating that he would ensure that all installations are completed and tested by 2025, demonstrating the determination and speed with which the project will be advanced. The implementation of this Yulin coal-to-clean-fuel upgrading demonstration project represents not only a significant breakthrough for China in the field of clean coal utilization, but it will also provide a valuable \"Chinese solution\" for the global energy transition, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals that emphasize green and low-carbon practices.