The ethanol production unit of Jingmen Yuanhan Electrolyte Precursor Project has successfully produced qualified ethanol products

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Recently, good news came from the ethanol production unit of the Jingmen Yuanhan electrolyte precursor project, which is under the general contract of Beijing Petrochemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (referred to as \"Beiyou Engineering\"); qualified ethanol products were successfully produced there. All indicators meet the high-end standards of the industry. This achievement marks the official entry of this facility into the stage of stable production, providing strong impetus for strengthening the new energy battery industry chain in Central China. The Jingmen Yuanhan electrolyte precursor project is a key investment attraction project in Jingmen City. It is located in the Jingmen Chemical Recycling Industrial Park, with the 200,000 tons per year ethanol production facility serving as the core component of this project. This facility plays an important role in extending the carbon-based chemical industry chain and filling the gap in high-quality electrolyte raw materials in the region. Since the project was launched, Beiyou Engineering has leveraged its strengths in end-to-end EPC contracting management to take full control of all aspects of the work, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. After nearly 13 months of hard work, starting with the commencement of construction on the first poured pile on November 30, 2024, and progressing to the completion of the entire project on December 19, 2025, the project has now successfully produced qualified products, with various milestones being achieved steadily. As the core challenge in project construction, the lifting of large-scale equipment and the implementation of relevant process technologies have always been key areas that require focused effort to overcome. The facility utilizes the domestically leading DMTE coal-to-ethanol process technology, among which the installation and commissioning of the core reactor are particularly crucial. The Beiyou project team formulated a precise lifting plan, successfully installing the core equipment. Subsequently, it carried out key tasks such as catalyst loading, pipeline pressure testing and purging, as well as the commissioning of mechanical equipment, thereby laying a solid foundation for the smooth operation of the facility. The ethanol products produced this time combine high quality with practicality; they can be supplied directly to enterprises in the industrial park. These products not only meet the urgent demand for high-quality electrolyte materials from emerging industries such as new energy vehicles and energy storage, but also help to extend the chemical industry chain within the park and increase the added value of its products. This provides important support for Jingmen City in developing a lithium battery industry cluster worth hundreds of millions of yuan.