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Nine hydrogen energy utilization projects with a total investment of 22.3 billion yuan are set to be established in the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone. The first phase of these projects is the largest demonstration project for green hydrogen use in China, and it will accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of Urumqi’s energy industry. On May 31, the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone welcomed a delegation led by Zhu Qi, deputy director of the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology. The delegation consisted of officials from relevant departments of the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, as well as representatives from the Xi’an Aerospace Power Research Institute, Beijing Aerospace Power Research Institute, Beijing Aerospace Test Technology Research Institute, Aerospace Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and Shaanxi Aerospace Power High-Tech Co., Ltd. After conducting on-site inspections of the industrial facilities and key enterprises, the two sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, the China Academy of Space Propulsion Technology will build 9 projects in the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone, including a 2GW photovoltaic power generation and hydrogen production facility as well as a 60t/D green hydrogen liquefaction plant, with an investment of 22.3 billion yuan planned. It is reported that once operational, this project will generate an annual output value of 36.1 billion yuan, annual tax revenues of 3.24 billion yuan, and provide 3,000 job opportunities. It is expected that the overall project will complete the establishment of the steering office and the preparation of the preliminary feasibility study for large-scale green hydrogen application projects within three months. This marks the first collaboration between the two parties in the field of hydrogen energy utilization, and it is also an important achievement in deepening and strengthening the partnership between the Sixth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology and Urumqi. Huang Zheng, head of the Business Management Department at the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute, provided a detailed overview of the background of the cooperation project as well as the plans for carrying out subsequent projects. He said that the 9 projects planned to be built in the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone are highly consistent with the autonomous region’s efforts to accelerate the development of a modern industrial system supported by \"eight major industrial clusters\", and they align with Urumqi’s policy goals of focusing on the development of ten key industries. This fully demonstrates that the three industrial directions pursued by the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute meet the strategic needs of both the autonomous region and Urumqi. Next, the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute will continue to earnestly implement the relevant work arrangements set forth by the autonomous region. Guided by the \"Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Urumqi and the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute\" and taking advantage of the \"Framework Cooperation Agreement between Ganquanbao and the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute\", it will accelerate the formation of teams and the advancement of projects. It will continue to meet the development needs of Urumqi in a targeted manner, while also increasing investment in human resources and efforts in technological innovation. There is a strong desire to foster deep cooperation between the two sides. Secretary Tang Shan provided a detailed overview of the industrial foundation, investment costs, infrastructure development, and business services available in the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone. He also explained in detail how the zone is working to develop 16 key industrial chains in areas such as coal-based olefins, silicon photovoltaics, and energy equipment, by focusing on extending, complementing, expanding, and strengthening these industrial chains as part of the region’s eight major industrial clusters. The signing of this strategic cooperation framework agreement represents a high-level plan for future collaboration between the two parties. It is hoped that the Ganquanbao Economic Development Zone and the Aerospace Propulsion Technology Research Institute will use this signing as an opportunity to leverage their strengths in their respective areas, actively seek additional areas for cooperation, and advance their partnership to broader and deeper levels. They should firmly implement their cooperation strategy and work together to fulfill their mission of development.