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In September 2025, the Ordos Modern Coal Chemical Industry Innovation Technology Pilot Base (hereinafter referred to as the Ordos Pilot Base), located in the Sulihe Economic Development Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Sulihe Zone), was put into operation, with the first batch of pilot projects moving in at the same time. As a \"latecomer,\" this facility, with a total investment of 450 million yuan and an area of 309 mu, attracted 19 cutting-edge technology projects to settle there within one year. It also succeeded in getting the first project – the pilot project for treating coal chemical wastewater using electric beam irradiation and catalytic processes – up and running within 3 months. The pilot-scale production phase, which serves as the foundation for professional facilities, represents a key bottleneck in the industrialization of chemical technologies. Under traditional approaches, companies that build their own pilot plants must invest millions of yuan, and they face risks such as inadequate facilities and unstable raw material supplies. Zi Xuefeng, deputy general manager of Ordos Surihe Construction and Development Group Co., Ltd., explained that the Ordos pilot plant enables companies to significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency through intensive construction and precise supporting facilities. As **one of the first pilot platforms to be given priority for development, and also the first platform in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the chemical industry sector, this pilot base features a scientifically planned layout of 25 individual buildings, including comprehensive buildings, research buildings, and Class A pilot production facilities. It is equipped with supporting infrastructure such as a power grid with a capacity of 12,500 kW/h and nitrogen generation units with a capacity of 420 Nm3/h. It possesses comprehensive capabilities for research and development, pilot testing, testing, and industrialization services, and can carry out pilot tests for 35 projects simultaneously. “The biggest highlight of the Ordos pilot plant is its material pipeline system. ”Zi Xuefeng said that the 20-kilometer-long pipeline connects directly to enterprises such as China Coal Energetic Chemicals located around this pilot plant, enabling the steady supply of 8 types of industrial gases including carbon monoxide and hydrogen, thus ensuring a precise delivery of raw materials right to the plant’s doorstep. “If a new pilot plant of 2,000 square meters were to be built separately, it would cost six to seven million yuan, but this approach saves on that expense. ”Ma Wenwu, general manager of Shanghai Pujing Polymer Materials Technology Co., Ltd., said. In addition, the Ordos pilot plant has adopted an \"eight inlets and three outlets\" material circulation system, whereby 8 types of raw materials such as low-pressure nitrogen and factory air are fed in, while 3 types of waste materials such as production wastewater and condensed water are discharged. This approach ensures the stability of experiments while reducing pollution risks. The research building at the Ordos pilot plant is also equipped with automated testing equipment such as gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers, which can provide accurate testing support for projects. This \"hardware sharing + integrated support\" model significantly reduces the barriers to innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises. To date, the base has attracted 19 pilot-scale projects, including Shanghai Pujing’s second-generation PGA technology and Jilin University’s coal tar pitch-based carbon fiber technology. Among them, Hengsheng Environmental Protection’s nuclear crystal granulation technology has completed its pilot phase and is about to be put into industrial use. Innovative mechanisms are used to overcome challenges. The development of the Ordos pilot plant relies not only on hardware but also on its “1+1+N” development model, which involves using one research center as a hub to coordinate and guide the research activities and the transformation of results at the pilot plant ； Establish a complete set of systems and regulations surrounding management ； Embed multiple scenarios, attract multiple technical teams, and implement multiple pilot projects. The base has established an industrial research institute in collaboration with the Suzhou branch of CCIC, and has brought in professional organizations such as Shanghai Pujing Chemical to provide end-to-end services, ensuring operational professionalism. At the service level, the facility offers pilot-scale testing conditions that allow for immediate use without any additional setup. Before the project is implemented, the team can receive technical guidance and financial support ； During the experiments, the base provides a public experimental platform and testing equipment ； Upon success, assist in connecting with manufacturing enterprises or applying for science and technology awards and subsidies. “Environmental impact assessments and safety assessments are managed under a filing system, reducing the project implementation time to within 1 month and addressing the issue of slow pilot testing. ”Zi Xuefeng explained that this \"support + incentive + incubation\" mechanism transforms the base from a testing ground into a platform for resource integration. Through models such as equity income from technology transfer and the recycling of science and innovation funds, the base has established a sustainable innovation ecosystem. Currently, out of the 10 projects undergoing pilot testing in enterprises, 1 has completed the pilot phase while 5 are still in the testing stage, resulting in a significant improvement in the efficiency of technology transfer. Regional collaboration to drive transformation: Another advantage of the Ordos pilot plant base is its locational synergy effect. As the core area of Ordos’ **Modern Coal Chemical Industry Demonstration Base, large enterprises such as Zhongtian Hechuang and Baofeng Energy are located in its vicinity, providing a wealth of application scenarios and market demand for the technical testing of the modern coal chemical industry. “Local enterprises can provide ready-made gas raw materials, enabling rapid transition to industrial production once the tests are successful. ”Lü Wenjing, a researcher at the Ordos Laboratory, pointed out. The base focuses on areas such as coal-based high-end chemicals, new energy materials, and solid waste resource utilization. Through a “local validation – nearby conversion” mechanism, it aims to shorten the cycle from research and development to commercial production. Zi Xuefeng explained that the biomass gasification project carried out in collaboration between China Coal Hubei Energy Chemical Group and the Coal Research Institute has entered the testing phase, and it is expected to replace traditional energy sources in the future ； Zhongtian Hechuang and Tsinghua University’s “one-step legal olefins” technology aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the coal chemical industry. According to projections, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, industrialization investments driven by this base will exceed 50 billion yuan. In addition, through cooperation with institutions such as the Daqingshan Laboratory and Jilin University, this base continuously introduces cutting-edge technologies and focuses its efforts on addressing issues related to \"link disruptions\" and \"broken links\". This model, which takes pilot-scale production as a core element and connects the upstream and downstream parts of the industrial chain, is helping to transform Ordos’ modern coal chemical industry from one reliant on resources to one driven by innovation.