China Coal launches a 24.5-billion-yuan project to demonstrate the technology of producing green ammonia through wind and solar power for hydrogen generation
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The 500,000 tons per year off-grid wind-solar hydrogen production for green ammonia synthesis demonstration project of China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. is divided into an integrated wind-solar hydrogen production unit with a capacity of 90,000 tons per year and an ammonia synthesis unit with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year. Based on the implementation rules for the integrated wind and solar hydrogen production project in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as well as the experience gained from previous projects related to the production of 100,000 tons per year of liquid hydrogen, this project will involve separate applications for the required amount of green hydrogen. The processes of generating hydrogen through wind and solar power, storing it, and synthesizing ammonia will all be carried out as separate tasks. (1) The integrated wind-solar hydrogen production unit includes wind and solar power generation, transmission and distribution lines, hydrogen production, storage, transportation, as well as electrical energy storage; it is necessary to prepare a proposal for this integrated project and a feasibility study report. (2) The ammonia synthesis unit, which includes ammonia synthesis as well as supporting utilities such as air separation, ammonia storage areas, circulating water, and desalinated water, requires the preparation of a feasibility study report for the ammonia synthesis project.
An investment of 24.5 billion yuan has been made to launch a new project by China Coal. 2022-12-20 17:33 · China Chemical Industry Information Weekly. China Coal Ordos Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. is planning to build a demonstration project for the production of green ammonia through wind and solar power used to generate hydrogen (referred to as the green ammonia project). This project consists of three main components: wind and solar power generation, hydrogen production and storage via water electrolysis, and the synthesis of green ammonia (including air separation processes). The project process is illustrated in the figure below.
For renewable energy sources in the form of wind and solar power, it is planned to build 1.6 GW of photovoltaic capacity (on the AC side), 1.6 GW of wind power capacity, as well as step-up stations, collection stations, step-down stations, and approximately 67.5 kilometers of transmission lines； For the hydrogen production and storage section via electrolysis of water, the planned hydrogen production capacity is 90,000 tons per year. This involves installing efficient alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production, as well as a energy storage system; the size of this storage system must ensure that the hydrogen supply to the hydrogen production units meets 30% to 110% of the operating load requirements of the downstream ammonia synthesis plants, thereby satisfying the continuous hydrogen demand for green ammonia production. Construct the air separation unit required for this project.
An investment of 24.5 billion yuan has been made to launch a new project by China Coal. 2022-12-20 17:33 · China Chemical Industry Information Weekly. China Coal Ordos Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. is planning to build a demonstration project for the production of green ammonia through wind and solar power used to generate hydrogen (referred to as the green ammonia project). This project consists of three main components: wind and solar power generation, hydrogen production and storage via water electrolysis, and the synthesis of green ammonia (including air separation processes). The project process is illustrated in the figure below. For renewable energy sources in the form of wind and solar power, it is planned to build 1.6 GW of photovoltaic capacity (on the AC side), 1.6 GW of wind power capacity, as well as step-up stations, collection stations, step-down stations, and approximately 67.5 kilometers of transmission lines ； For the hydrogen production and storage section via electrolysis of water, the planned hydrogen production capacity is 90,000 tons per year. This involves installing efficient alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production, as well as a energy storage system; the size of this storage system must ensure that the hydrogen supply to the hydrogen production units meets 30% to 110% of the operating load requirements of the downstream ammonia synthesis plants, thereby satisfying the continuous hydrogen demand for green ammonia production. Construct the air separation unit required for this project. Ammonia synthesis plant: annual green ammonia production of 500,000 tons. The project is expected to consume approximately 5.25 billion kWh of electricity per year; the power needed is supplied directly from self-built renewable energy wind and solar power plants to the hydrogen production facility, where it is used to power the process of water electrolysis for hydrogen production and storage. Other units such as air separation units and ammonia synthesis units are considered in the event of a power outage in the grid. The project is located in Wushen Banner, Ordos City. The wind and solar power facilities are situated in Wushenzhao Town and Galutu Town of Wushen Banner, while the hydrogen and ammonia production facilities are located in the reserved area to the east of China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. within the Tuk Industrial Park in Tuk Town. The wind and solar power plants are located approximately 60 km in a straight line from the hydrogen and ammonia production facilities. The total estimated investment for this project is around 24.5 billion yuan. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2024, with full operation set to start in March 2026, giving a total construction period of 24 months.
An investment of 24.5 billion yuan has been made to launch a new project by China Coal. 2022-12-20 17:33 · China Chemical Industry Information Weekly. China Coal Ordos Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. is planning to build a demonstration project for the production of green ammonia through wind and solar power used to generate hydrogen (referred to as the green ammonia project). This project consists of three main components: wind and solar power generation, hydrogen production and storage via water electrolysis, and the synthesis of green ammonia (including air separation processes). The project process is illustrated in the figure below. For renewable energy sources in the form of wind and solar power, it is planned to build 1.6 GW of photovoltaic capacity (on the AC side), 1.6 GW of wind power capacity, as well as step-up stations, collection stations, step-down stations, and approximately 67.5 kilometers of transmission lines ； For the hydrogen production and storage section via electrolysis of water, the planned hydrogen production capacity is 90,000 tons per year. This involves installing efficient alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production, as well as a energy storage system; the size of this storage system must ensure that the hydrogen supply to the hydrogen production units meets 30% to 110% of the operating load requirements of the downstream ammonia synthesis plants, thereby satisfying the continuous hydrogen demand for green ammonia production. Construct the air separation unit required for this project. Ammonia synthesis plant: annual green ammonia production of 500,000 tons. The project is expected to consume approximately 5.25 billion kWh of electricity per year; the power needed is supplied directly from self-built renewable energy wind and solar power plants to the hydrogen production facility, where it is used to power the process of water electrolysis for hydrogen production and storage. Other units such as air separation units and ammonia synthesis units are considered in the event of a power outage in the grid. The project is located in Wushen Banner, Ordos City. The wind and solar power facilities are situated in Wushenzhao Town and Galutu Town of Wushen Banner, while the hydrogen and ammonia production facilities are located in the reserved area to the east of China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. within the Tuk Industrial Park in Tuk Town. The wind and solar power plants are located approximately 60 km in a straight line from the hydrogen and ammonia production facilities. The total estimated investment for this project is around 24.5 billion yuan. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2024, with full operation set to start in March 2026, giving a total construction period of 24 months.
With such a large investment in this project, how will it make a profit?
It is the demonstration project for the technology of producing green ammonia through wind-powered hydrogen generation