Jilin: Building the world’s largest green liquid fuel base

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It was learned from the special press conference on Jilin Province’s development plan for the 15th Five-Year Period, held on May 7, that during this period Jilin will establish the world’s largest \"green liquid fuel supply base\". By 2030, the installed capacity of green electricity is expected to reach 70 million kilowatts, while the production capacity of green hydrogen is likely to reach 1 million tons. The production capacity of green ammonia and green alcohol is set to reach 6 million tons. 　　Jilin is rich in natural resources for energy generation; its potential for development amounts to 400 million kilowatts. The region has ample land available for the construction of wind and solar power plants, abundant surface water resources, high-quality biomass for green carbon production. It boasts convenient transportation, a complete industrial chain, and a wide range of application opportunities, giving it unique advantages for development. 　　“‘The ‘Green Hydrogen+’ industry is the biggest growth driver for revitalization and development, as well as a crucial breakthrough point for future industries. ”Hu Yuting, Deputy Secretary of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee and Governor, said that Jilin will make every effort to develop itself into a hub for the green energy industry in three key areas. 　　First, we must vigorously promote the leapfrog development of “green electricity”. Treat “green electricity” as the “strategic cornerstone” for industrial development; use electricity to drive industrial growth and promote green development through green energy. 　　“During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Jilin took the lead in adopting the \"direct connection of green electricity + local consumption\" model, with the new installation capacity of wind and solar power being twice the total installed capacity over previous years. “During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Jilin will advance the development of the \"source-grid-load-storage\" infrastructure in a coordinated manner, expand applications in various scenarios, and strengthen policy support in areas such as direct connection of green electricity, trading of green electricity, green certification, and provision of necessary resources. Approximately 10 million kilowatts of new green electricity capacity will be added each year, with the target of reaching 70 million kilowatts by 2030. 　　Second, make vigorous efforts to promote the development of the “green hydrogen+” industry. “Green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, regarded as “strategic energy” and the “new oil”, represent important scenarios for the local consumption and conversion of green electricity. 　　Last year, landmark projects such as Guodian Tuodaan, Shanghai Electric Taonan, and China Energy Engineering Songyuan were completed and put into operation. The production capacity for green hydrogen as well as green hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol accounts for about half of the national total, placing these regions at the forefront of the country in this area. 　　“During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Jilin will make significant efforts to promote the coordinated development of the entire hydrogen value chain, including production, storage, transportation, and utilization. It will explore models for centralized procurement and sales in order to reduce the costs associated with hydrogen production. Solid-state hydrogen storage stations will be established, and new application areas such as hydrogen-powered vehicles, peak-shaving power plants, and hydrogen-based metallurgy will be developed. Pilot projects for the comprehensive use of hydrogen energy will also be set up. By 2030, the production capacity of green hydrogen is expected to reach 1 million tons, while that of green ammonia and green methanol will hit 6 million tons, thereby establishing the world’s largest “supply base for green liquid fuels”. 　　Third, build “zero-carbon parks” to high standards. Treat the zero-carbon park as a “strategic pivot” for the green energy industry, aiming to make it a “comprehensive model”. 　　The three **-level zero-carbon parks in Songyuan, Liaoyuan, and Siping, along with a number of provincial-level zero-carbon parks such as those in Baicheng, will all be completed during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Jilin will vigorously promote “direct connection of green electricity, using green energy to produce more green energy, and the integration of computing and electricity”. With enterprises as the main players, it will advance the construction, management, and operation of industrial parks in a coordinated manner, optimize the energy supply and consumption structures, and establish a green energy industry system with Jilin-specific characteristics. 　　In accordance with the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development in Jilin Province, Jilin will make concerted efforts across the entire value chain to accelerate the development of the green hydrogen industry and establish a pattern of coordinated development across the region. The Changchun Hydrogen Energy Innovation Core Area focuses on research and development, equipment manufacturing, and inspection and testing, thereby promoting the development and commercialization of green hydrogen technologies. The Western Wind-Solar Hydrogen Production Industrial Belt (covering Baicheng, Songyuan, and Siping) leverages local wind and solar resources to develop large-scale green hydrogen production projects, aiming to establish large-scale green hydrogen production bases. The Central Industrial Application Belt (encompassing Changchun, Jilin, and Liaoyuan) utilizes its diverse application scenarios to facilitate the widespread use of green hydrogen across multiple industries. The west will be developed into a green liquid fuel supply zone, the center into a clean energy supply zone, and the east into a comprehensive application zone for hydrogen in achieving carbon neutrality.