Public announcement on the environmental impact assessment for Xinjiang Mingyu Jieyuan’s integrated demonstration project for the clean and efficient utilization of coal, with an investment of over 50 billion yuan and a production capacity of 15 million tons per year

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On March 31, 2026, Xinjiang Mingyu Jieyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. officially released the public notice on the social stability risk analysis and environmental impact assessment for its integrated demonstration project for the clean and efficient utilization of 15 million tons of coal per year. This marked the entry of this mega-scale modern coal chemical project, with a total investment of over 50 billion yuan, into the key approval stages prior to its commencement. I. Overview of the Project Full name of the project: Construction of an integrated demonstration project for the clean and efficient utilization of 15 million tons per year of coal by Xinjiang Mingyu Jieyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. Location: Chahaiquan area, Santanghu Town, Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County, Hami City, Xinjiang Total investment amount: 52.474 billion yuan Constructor: Xinjiang Mingyu Jieyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. Construction period: Implemented in two phases – Phase 1: Pyrolysis and natural gas production facilities; Phase 2: Remaining supporting facilities for the project. II. Investors and Shareholding Structure The project is funded through a joint investment by a listed company, local state-owned assets, and industrial capital: Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co., Ltd. (Xin Neng Qi, 603393): 58% (major shareholder) Karamay Urban Construction Investment and Development Co., Ltd.: 35% Gongqingcheng Caiheng Investment Partnership (limited partnership): 7% III. Technical Approach and Product Plan The project focuses on the clean and efficient utilization of low-grade coal on a differentiated and graded basis. It adopts an integrated technological approach that includes pyrolysis, hydrogen production, tar hydrogenation, and aromatic hydrocarbon production, thereby enabling deep transformation of coal resources. Core process units:
– 15 million tons per year coal pyrolysis unit: Converts raw coal into upgraded coal products (semi-coke), coal tar, and pyrolysis gas.
– Comprehensive utilization of coal decomposition gas for hydrogen production with co-production of LNG unit: Hydrogen is produced from pyrolysis gas (for use in hydrogenation units), while LNG/LPG is obtained through cryogenic separation.
– 1.3 million tons per year coal tar hydrogenation complex: Refines coal tar into clean diesel and chemical light oils.
– 400,000 tons per year coal-based distillate dehydrogenation unit: Produces high-value chemical products such as toluene and xylene (mixed aromatics).

IV. Project features and strategic value
– Leading scale: It is a large-scale model project for deep coal processing in the Hami region of Xinjiang, with a total investment of over 50 billion yuan.
– Advanced technology: Low-temperature selective pyrolysis technology is used, resulting in higher tar yields and lower pollutant emissions.
– Complete industrial chain: An integrated system of “coal – coke – tar – gas – chemicals” is established, maximizing resource utilization and added value.
– Green and low-carbon: Equipped with environmental protection facilities such as zero wastewater discharge and flue gas desulfurization and denitrification, ensuring a production level that is leading in the industry.
– Strategic significance: Helps to build Hami into a strategic base for coal-based oil and gas production, facilitating the transformation of coal in Xinjiang from a “fuel” to a “raw material”.

V. Latest project developments
– March 31, 2026: Public announcements on social stability risk analysis and environmental impact assessment were released; the project has entered a critical approval phase.
– July 2025: The project company, Xinjiang Mingyu Jieyuan Chemical Co., Ltd., was established.
– Future plans: After approval of the environmental impact assessment, detailed engineering design and land acquisition will begin; the exact start date is yet to be determined