Should petrochemical companies participate in modern coal chemical industries represented by coal-to-oil and coal-to-olefins?
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This post was last edited by jordan569 on 2013-1-6 at 20:27. Petrochemical companies use oil and gas as raw materials to produce fuel oils, liquefied gas, lubricants, asphalt, petroleum coke, low-carbon olefins and their polymers, aromatics and their downstream products, synthetic ammonia, urea, methanol, and more. Modern coal chemical industry, represented by coal-to-oil and coal-to-olefins processes, uses different raw materials from those of the petrochemical industry, yet its products end up being similar; in fact, these industries complement and compete with each other. Whether petrochemical companies should engage in modern coal chemical industry has always been a major issue plaguing decision-makers in these industries. Most people are opposed to the development of coal chemical industry. The main reason is the fear of the high risks associated with coal mining; in the event of an accident, it could threaten their leadership positions ； Second, there is concern that coal chemical industries cause significant pollution, which can affect the health of workers and the reputation of enterprises. “As the 12th Five-Year Plan is about to begin, petrochemical companies face choices regarding various resources and processing options, and whether to engage in modern coal chemical industry has become a practical issue for decision-makers. Friends working in modern coal chemical and petrochemical industries, please discuss this based on practical experience. 1. Can modern coal chemical industry and petrochemical industry be integrated? How to combine? 2. What are the advantages of combining modern coal chemical industry with the petroleum chemical industry? What are the disadvantages? Existing problems and solutions. 3. What is the safety level of modern coal chemical industry (including modern coal mining)? How to prevent accidents? 4. What are the environmental impact factors of modern coal chemical industry (including modern coal development)? How to govern? What is the actual governance effect? 5. Which is more economical: combining modern coal chemical industry with the petroleum chemical industry, or focusing on either the petroleum chemical industry or the coal chemical industry alone? 6. Are there any successful examples of the integration of modern coal chemical industry and petrochemical industry? Regarding this issue, everyone is free to share their opinions; I won’t say much more. . Note $ # , $ $
Why isn’t anyone participating? It seems my topic isn’t attractive. It should be quite innovative for the extended group to focus on the circular economy in the areas of oil, coal, natural gas, and salt chemicals. Those who are aware of the situation might wish to share their views based on practical experience. Thank you.
This aspect of extension is indeed ahead; the key is that extensions have an advantage in terms of resources
Does Haituo know a lot about extension? Good, an extension is a good idea
Reply to 2# Haituo: Expansion will start with the construction of an MTO plant with a capacity of 1.8 million tons per year and a DCC plant with a capacity of 1.5 million tons per year, as well as related downstream products such as polyethylene and polypropylene production facilities
There are many ways to combine petroleum and natural gas chemicals with coal chemicals; everyone is free to share their opinions. Starting with the raw materials, the following options can be considered: 1. Co-refining kerosene; 2. Using coal and natural gas together to produce syngas, which is then used to manufacture methanol
This post was last edited by Haituo on 2010-12-19 at 15:45. The hydrogen recovered from the exhaust gases of methanol plants can be used as a hydrogen source for hydrogenation in refining plants.
The gas rich in low-carbon olefins from refineries can be processed together in DMTO units, thereby reducing the investment required for processing facilities and energy consumption
Led by gasification to produce syngas, the hydrogen generated can be used by oil refining and chemical processing facilities, thereby avoiding the need to build multiple hydrogen production units. Synthetic oils resulting from indirect liquefaction have a low sulfur content and excellent quality; they can be used as blending components in petroleum refining units to improve the quality of the final products and reduce overall costs. Such as blending synthetic diesel with refinery diesel ； Synthetic lubricant base oils are blended with refinery base oils.
Starting from coal-to-methanol, dimethyl carbonate can be produced as an additive to improve the octane rating of gasoline in refineries.