Development trends of modern coal chemical industry

Analysis suggests that producing natural gas is relatively more promising.

Natural gas? Coal is so expensive! It still needs to be transported over long distances~~~ What project is being carried out upstairs?

Coal-to-natural gas, direct coal-to-oil, coal-to-olefins, coal-to-ethylene, coal-to-propylene? The differentiated use of coal, as well as its classified utilization, will form the basis for coal utilization in the future. As for product selection, I personally believe that geography, cost-effectiveness, **policies, and decision-makers’ preferences play a greater role. In general, there will be no more excessive growth as in the past; people will be more rational.

From March 29 to April 1, a seminar of the National Coal Chemical Industry Information Center was held in Chengdu, Sichuan: http://www.nbchem.com/hz/detail.aspx?id=2261

March 22, 2012, 15:22 – Source: People’s Daily Online – Energy Section. Beijing, March 22 (Reporters Wang Jing and Du Yanfei): The Energy Bureau held a press conference today to release the \"12th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Coal Industry.\" **Wu Yin, deputy director of the Energy Bureau, said at the meeting that during the 12th Five-Year Plan period, demonstration projects for the upgrading of modern coal chemical industries would be carried out, and a plan for the development of the coal deep-processing industry during that period would be issued, with strict control over the construction of coal chemical projects. The Plan proposes to select areas in Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Xinjiang and other regions where the coal type is suitable and water resources are relatively abundant, to provide key support for large enterprises in carrying out the construction of demonstration projects for upgrading processes such as coal-to-oil, coal-to-natural gas, coal-to-olefins, and coal-to-ethylene glycol, thereby accelerating the industrial application of advanced technologies. Wu Yin said that modern coal chemical industry is very different from traditional coal chemical industry. Modern coal chemical technology enables a more efficient comprehensive utilization of coal, and it holds great promise. \"We cannot stop; we must strive to explore ways to make better use of coal, to develop such technologies and processes, and to foster the growth of such industries.\" ” Wu Yin pointed out that during the 12th Five-Year Plan period, China should carry out demonstration projects for the upgrading of modern coal chemical industries. The first consideration is projects with higher energy conversion efficiency; the second is the location – areas where coal distribution is not feasible, those without water resources, and places with insufficient environmental capacity are not suitable for such projects. Thirdly, modern coal chemical industries require a long industrial chain that enables the extraction of all useful components from coal. It is necessary to develop a circular economy, extend the industrial chain, and thereby promote local employment as well as the economic and social development of the region. Regarding the current surge of investment in coal chemical projects across the country, Wu Yin revealed that the Energy Bureau will soon release the 12th Five-Year Plan for the deep processing of coal. This plan will specify which coal chemical projects can be undertaken, how they should be built, and what goals need to be achieved. “Projects that are not included in this plan cannot be carried out.” ”

A Brief Analysis of the Impact of the 12th Five-Year Plan on the Coal Chemical Industry 2012-03-06 13:31:14 Longzhong Information Weibo Comments Views: 153 Font Size: T|T The goal set out in the petrochemical sector’s 12th Five-Year Plan is to reach a total output value of around 14 trillion yuan for the petrochemical and chemical industries by 2015. The development policies for industries that attract significant attention in the sector, such as coal chemical processing and oil refining, are all addressed in the plan. Among them, the coal chemical industry continues to adhere to strict policies, while oil refining operations take into account the demands of the central and western regions. Due to the huge investment required, the significant impact on resources and the environment, as well as immature technologies, **relevant departments have issued various documents to restrict the uncontrolled development of the coal chemical industry. The signals sent by the plans for the petrochemical industry and the energy sector indicate that coal chemical industry policies will remain stringent during the 12th Five-Year Plan period. The development approach outlined in the Petrochemical Industry’s 12th Five-Year Plan is as follows: \"By taking into account various factors such as coal resources, water resources, the ecological environment, transportation infrastructure, regional economic development, as well as targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and major pollutants, appropriate industrial layouts should be established in key coal-producing provinces and regions such as Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Ningxia, and Guizhou.\" ” In addition, the development of modern coal chemical industries is strictly restricted in provinces and regions that rely on coal imports to maintain balance, in areas with fragile ecological environments, in key zones for joint air pollution control, and in areas where the total emissions of major pollutants exceed limits or where energy conservation assessments fail. The scale of olefins for new projects should reach 500,000 tons per year or more ； “During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, priority should be given to the implementation of demonstration projects for the upgrading of coal-based olefins production. **The National Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Administration have formulated a special plan for coal chemical industry during the 12th Five-Year Plan period, and the principle guiding its development is also \"strict control, with rigorous oversight over project approvals.\" New coal chemical processes such as coal-to-oil and coal-to-olefins are still in the initial and demonstration stages, with projects located in regions such as Inner Mongolia and Shanxi. Due to the relatively small scale of the pilot projects, there has always been a desire to expand coal chemical production. At present, the coal-based olefins industry shows a tendency toward overdevelopment. In some areas and enterprises, a large number of projects have been planned without taking into comprehensive account factors such as coal resources, water resources, the environment, and the market. ” Due to China’s abundant coal resources, which account for around 70% of its energy mix, and the significant advantages of coal chemical industry such as a long industrial chain and high added value, the development of this industry in China has been rapid. It is worth noting, however, that traditional coal chemical industries still suffer from issues such as a dispersed industrial layout, a relatively extensive production style, and severe resource waste, thus there is an urgent need for new approaches and developments. Current emerging projects such as coal-to-olefins, coal-to-natural gas, coal-to-dimethyl ether, coal-to-ethylene glycol, and coal-to-oil show potential for expansion, which will inevitably affect water resources and environmental protection in the relevant areas; the 12th Five-Year Plan also emphasizes repeatedly the need to prevent blind expansion. Longzhong Information believes that when adding new coal chemical production capacity, it is necessary to take into account various associated impacts. While making full use of local coal resources, it is also essential to conduct a thorough assessment of the negative effects on the surrounding environment; production should be planned carefully and launched prudently, with the goal of achieving a balance between economic output and environmental protection, thus creating a harmonious future.

The 12th Five-Year Plan for coal chemical industry may be postponed until next year. Popularity: 88 Author: Date: 2012-2-22 14:13:38 Summary: It is reported that the 12th Five-Year Plan for coal chemical industry, which was expected to be released within this year, might be delayed until early next year. At present, **plans regarding how each province should develop coal chemical industries have been sent to the major coal-producing provinces, with projects such as coal-to-natural gas and coal-to-oil given priority in Inner Mongolia. 　According to insiders from the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the coal chemical industry’s 12th Five-Year Plan, which is expected to be released this year, may be postponed until early next year. At present, **plans regarding how each province should develop coal chemical industries have been sent to the major coal-producing provinces, with projects such as coal-to-natural gas and coal-to-oil given priority in Inner Mongolia. 　　 　　Zhou Zhuye, vice president of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, also said recently that **the entry barriers in the coal chemical industry will be raised from the perspectives of production capacity, energy utilization efficiency, environmental capacity, and safety. 　　 　　Lin Boqiang, director of the China Energy Economics Research Center at Xiamen University, pointed out that **the approach to the development of coal chemical industry is currently one of providing support while imposing restrictions; small-scale development is acceptable, but large-scale development is not supported. 　　 　　Inner Mongolia to become a key province for development. What exactly is causing the coal chemical industry’s 12th Five-Year Plan to be delayed? 　　 　　To this end, Wang Leyi, deputy secretary-general of the Coal Chemical Industry Association in Shanxi Province, a major coal-producing region, pointed out that **the development of coal chemical projects is currently at the demonstration stage; it has not yet been decided whether there will be restrictions or openness regarding coal chemistry during the upcoming 12th Five-Year Plan period. 　　 　　Lin Boqiang, director of the China Energy Economics Research Center at Xiamen University, also pointed out that it will be difficult to formulate a coal chemical industry plan for the 12th Five-Year Plan this year. 　　 　　It is understood that **traditional coal chemical projects that cause significant environmental pollution and are not conducive to energy conservation and emission reduction, such as those for producing fertilizers and urea, will be phased out gradually. New coal chemical projects such as coal-to-oil and coal-to-natural gas projects will be the focus of development, and production has already begun in several provinces. 　　 　　According to an anonymous insider from the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, although no official plans have been released yet, plans regarding how coal chemical projects should be developed in various provinces have already been formulated, and most of these plans have been sent to the respective provinces. Among them, coal-producing provinces such as Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia have already obtained them. It’s just that the national plans for coal chemical industry during the 12th Five-Year Plan period have not yet had relevant documents made public. 　　 　　He also pointed out that due to Inner Mongolia’s abundant untapped coal resources, **all the key coal chemical projects have been located there, and in the future Inner Mongolia will become the main province for the development of coal chemistry in China. Given the relative shortage of water resources in Shanxi Province, which is well-known as a major coal-producing region, the scale of coal chemical industry development in Inner Mongolia is expected to exceed that in Shanxi in the future. 　　 　　In Shanxi, companies such as Shanxi Coking have already started operating projects for coal-to-oil and coal-to-natural gas production. 　　 　　During a research trip to coal enterprises in Shanxi, I visited Lu’an Group’s coal-to-oil project. According to the project leader, the project is already generating profits, and the oil extracted from coal is of very high quality. The main buyers are certain companies such as CNPC, which use it to mix into diesel for sale. 　　 　　At the same time, it has been found that the entire process of coal, from underground to the surface and then to processing, takes place within pipelines rather than in the open air, **which reduces environmental pollution. The other party also said that all the pipelines in Lu’an Group’s coal-to-oil project, when connected together, are long enough to circle the city of Changzhi several times. 　　 　　Higher entry barriers for coal chemical industry At the “Dialogue on the Development of Modern Coal Chemical Industry and Technological Innovation” held on December 9, Zhou Zhuye, vice president of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, said that **the entry barriers in the coal chemical sector will be raised from the perspectives of production capacity, energy efficiency, environmental capacity, and safety. 　　 　　In response, Lin Boqiang pointed out that **raising the entry barriers for coal chemical industries is certainly necessary. The amount of coal resources in our province is decreasing, and the drawback of coal chemistry lies in the fact that it involves converting one non-renewable resource into another, which inevitably leads to resource consumption. 　　 　　At present, companies are very enthusiastic about developing the coal chemical industry; if no corresponding restrictions are put in place, it will inevitably lead to problems such as overcapacity and low resource utilization efficiency. Therefore, it is very important to develop in a measured and planned manner. 　　 　　Zhou Zhuye also said that the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation is assisting **the relevant departments in carrying out research to establish entry requirements for coal-based olefins, coal-based natural gas, coal-based ethylene glycol, and other similar products. 　　 　　During the visit to Lu’an Group’s coal-to-oil project, the project manager also noted that **the development of coal chemical industry is considered from a strategic perspective; Lu’an Group conducted tenders to determine whether it had the capability to develop such an industry, and only after that was it allowed to establish a base for coal-to-oil production.** 　　 　　At present, Lu’an Group’s coal-to-oil project is already highly mature, and the company has established specialized firms for research, development, and production related to this project. 　　 　　Previously, Hu Qianlin, deputy secretary-general of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, also revealed the development goals for new coal-based chemical industries during the 12th Five-Year Plan period. According to these goals, the planned production capacity for coal-to-olefins was 4 million to 5 million tons, for coal-to-oil it was 5 million to 6 million tons, and for coal-to-natural gas it was 25 billion to 30 billion cubic meters. 　　 　　Regarding the planned objectives for **, Lin Boqiang noted that for the coal chemical industry, the approach taken is one of support coupled with restrictions; small-scale development is acceptable, but large-scale development of coal chemicals in multiple provinces is not yet supported