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Shanxi to Develop 10 Key Coal Chemical Industry Chains Author/Source: Modern Coal Chemistry Date: 2023-07-14 Clicks: 33 How will Shanxi promote the integrated development of coal and coal chemistry, further extend the coal chemical industry chain, increase the added value of coal chemical products, and facilitate the transformation of coal from a fuel into raw materials, materials, and end products? Recently, the \"Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Integrated Development of Coal and Coal Chemicals\" issued by the Shanxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Shanxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, and the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau propose that Shanxi will develop 10 key coal chemical industry chains. There are 2 categories of high-end carbon materials: coal–coal-based graphite–graphene/capacitive carbon/porous carbon/foam carbon, and coal–graphene powder–graphene film–graphene composite materials. There are 2 carbon-based synthetic materials, namely: coal–methanol/ethylene glycol/aniline–degradable plastics/polyesters/isocyanates, and coal–methanol–olefins–bimodal polyethylene/metallocene polyethylene/fotovoltaic EVA/polyolefins/PPC. There are 2 categories of coal coking benzene-based materials: coal–coking–benzene–caprolactam/adipic acid–nylon 6/nylon 66, and coal–coking–coal tar–asphalt–asphalt-based carbon fibers/activated carbon/black carbon. There are 2 coal-based energy storage materials: coal-coal tar-acicular coke-lithium battery anode material, and anthracite (coal-based soft carbon)sodium battery anode material. One co-production route for the selective and clean utilization of low-grade coal: low-grade coal—pyrolysis—hydrogenation—gasification—SNG/LNG/mixed aromatics. High-end chemicals and new chemical materials: 1 route – coal → syngas → acetic acid/ethanol/propanoic acid → fine chemicals such as butenal/ethylamine/pyridine → pharmaceutical intermediates/high-end new chemical materials. The development goal set out in the Guidelines is that by 2025, a modern coal chemical industry demonstration base in Shanxi will have taken shape, with an integrated industrial chain covering both upstream and downstream processes established. By 2030, the coal chemical industry in the province will develop in a standardized and orderly manner. New breakthroughs will be achieved in the key core technologies for coal conversion, the capacity for clean and efficient utilization of coal will improve steadily, there will be coordinated development between the coal industry and the coal chemical industry, significant progress will be made in transformation and innovation, and the role of the coal chemical industry in supporting the goals of the comprehensive reform efforts related to the energy revolution will become even more evident. The province will have become an important domestic demonstration base for modern coal chemical industry. Promoting the upgrading of coal-to-oil and gas projects, Shanxi will accelerate the development of a strategic base for coal-to-oil and gas production in northern Shanxi. Promote the development of high-end chemicals such as coal-to-oil products. Leveraging the existing industrial foundation, advanced gasification technologies tailored to the characteristics of coal in Shanxi are developed, and the large-scale coal indirect liquefaction technology and equipment capable of handling millions of tons per year are optimized and upgraded. This enables the production of high-quality lubricants, high-density aviation kerosene, high-energy diesel, high-purity n-alkanes, and high-melting-point Fischer-Tropsch waxes that can meet the special requirements of industries such as aviation, precision instruments, and extreme environments. Promote the conversion of coal into raw materials and accelerate the development of high-end carbon materials. Focusing on industrial development, and by leveraging research institutions such as the Shanxi Institute of Coal Chemistry under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, efforts are being made to accelerate the advancement of the technology related to high-end carbon materials derived from coal. Active cooperation with enterprises is pursued to promote the use of three new types of specialized carbon materials based on coal: low-cost graphene derived from coal, low-cost yet high-performance carbon materials for capacitors made from coal, and porous carbon. Develop and expand carbon-based synthetic materials. Driven by key technologies such as coal gasification and carbon dioxide emission reduction, and using coal-derived methanol, ethylene glycol, and aniline as raw materials, the industrial chain is further expanded, with a focus on developing new types of chemical polymer materials such as biodegradable plastics, polyesters, and isocyanates. We will actively push forward the development of the Shuozhou coal-based olefin new materials project, explore the use of large-scale fluidized bed gasification for coal with high sulfur, high ash content, and high melting point, so as to establish production capacity for olefins such as ethylene and propylene in our province as soon as possible. At the same time, we will strive to expand the production of carbon-based synthetic materials and fine chemicals such as polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA, polyether polyols, and PPC (carbon dioxide and polymers). Actively promote the construction of projects such as the differentiated and graded utilization of low-rank coal in northern Shanxi, popularize clean briquettes, and accelerate the clean and efficient use of low-rank coal. Expand and improve new types of coking materials. Expand the value-added processing chain for by-products such as coke oven gas, coal tar, and benzene, actively promote the coal-coke-chemical-hydrogen model, and accelerate the development of the industry for the deep processing of coal coke materials and chemical products. Relying on industrial parks where coking is concentrated, such as the Qingxu Economic Development Zone, Anze Economic and Technological Development Zone, and Xiaoyi Economic Development Zone, efforts will be accelerated to develop products such as high-purity hydrogen, synthetic ammonia, LNG, caprolactam, adipic acid, aniline, nylon fibers, and polydimethyl ether. Advantaged coking enterprises are encouraged to coordinate the coal tar resources across the province, make full use of the scale aggregation effect, and develop projects for the deep processing of coal tar. Special focus should be placed on the production of high-value materials such as asphalt-based spherical activated carbon, needle coke, ultra-high power graphite electrodes, and asphalt-based carbon fibers. Build an industrial framework for a circular economy in coal coking and materials industry that emphasizes chemical leadership while also giving attention to materials. Develop coal-based energy storage materials in a prudent manner. Following the approach of \"technology leadership, regional aggregation, complementary resources, and integration of advantages,\" a program for developing the anode material industry is implemented to create a coal-based anode material industry cluster centered on Yangquan and Changzhi. It supports Yangquan and Changzhi in leveraging key enterprises to promote the development of industrial clusters and create a hub for the growth of the lithium battery anode industry. Leverage the advantages of Yangquan’s high-quality anthracite resources to establish a production base for low-cost sodium-ion battery anode materials. Promoting the end-use of coal chemical materials: The Guidelines suggest actively developing end-products such as methanol-powered vehicles, making full use of existing methanol production capacity, reasonably establishing storage and transportation facilities for methanol fuel, and improving the methanol distribution system. Actively promote the industrialization of methanol vehicles, support Jinzhong City in taking the lead in carrying out pilot projects for diverse applications, continuously improve the key technologies related to methanol vehicles and methanol fuel industries, actively develop products such as methanol-powered trucks and hybrid electric cars, and establish an international-level production base for methanol vehicles that integrates manufacturing and research. Advance the commercial demonstration of hydrogen fuel vehicles in an orderly manner, starting with demonstrations of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks. Support the proactive exploration of hydrogen-based public transportation in areas where conditions permit, thereby driving the development of the entire hydrogen industry chain. Enterprises are encouraged to establish an integrated development model of \"production–storage–transportation–processing–use\". Promote the coordinated development of anode materials and batteries, with a focus on advancing the use of power lithium batteries in the manufacturing of new energy vehicles, thereby helping to foster the growth of the new energy vehicle industry in Taiyuan, Jinzhong, Changzhi, and Yuncheng. Accelerate the construction of sodium-ion battery production line projects in Yangquan, and scientifically plan a number of large-scale, centralized demonstration projects for sodium-ion battery energy storage. Strengthen the technological innovation support for coal chemical industry and accelerate the improvement of scientific and technological innovation capabilities. It supports innovative cooperation among research institutions, universities, and key enterprises in the industry, accelerates the establishment of innovation platforms such as key laboratories in coal chemistry, engineering research centers, technology innovation centers, new types of R&D institutions, industry alliances, and pilot production bases, promotes in-depth collaboration among industry, academia, and research, and expands financing channels for technological innovation. It supports the accelerated construction and operation of the Shanxi Research Institute of the Huairou Laboratory.