Shanxi Zefengda Natural Gas Liquefaction for Helium Extraction Phase II Project

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The 25th National \"Safety Production Month\" in 2026: Everyone talks about safety, and everyone knows how to handle emergencies; identifying and addressing potential risks and hazards. -------------------------------------------------- I. Basic project overview 1. Basic information: The project is located in the Aluminum and Magnesium New Materials Industrial Park within the Xingxian Economic Development Zone in Lüliang City, Shanxi Province. The developer is Shanxi Zefengda New Energy Co., Ltd., which is part of the Wanshengyuan New Energy Group. It is a key provincial project under Shanxi Province’s initiative to strengthen its hydrogen energy industry chain. The overall project plan covers an area of 471 mu; Phase I, which spans 215 mu, was put into operation in September 2023 ； Phase II covers an area of 256 mu, with a total investment of 1.3 billion yuan. 2. Construction Content and Capacity Planning: The key construction elements for Phase 2 include an LNG liquefaction plant with an annual production capacity of 480,000 tons, as well as a helium purification plant capable of producing 370,000 to 400,000 cubic meters per year of 6N grade (99.9999%) high-purity helium. In total, both phases will feature two LNG cryogenic storage tanks with a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters each, in addition to utility systems, storage and transportation facilities, environmental protection measures, and fire safety equipment. The total production capacity for phases 1 and 2 is: 720,000 tons per year of LNG, and approximately 600,000 cubic meters per year of helium. Upon full production, the annual output value is expected to be around 5 billion yuan, with annual profits and taxes amounting to about 500 million yuan. Currently, phase three is in the preliminary planning stage. 3. Core Technology: The project utilizes the mature, proprietary patent-based process from Phase I – the \"membrane separation + PSA + alloy dehydrogenation + low-temperature purification\" technology for helium extraction from coalbed methane. It holds four **patents** and is capable of producing 6N-grade ultra-high-purity helium on a stable scale, thereby solving the problem of efficient purification of helium associated with coalbed methane. The gas supply relies on the abundant coalbed methane resources in Lüliang, enabling local extraction and on-site liquefaction for helium extraction, thus ensuring stable and controllable raw material costs. II. Bidding Information 1. Bidding Channels: For all bid segments, including project survey and design, procurement of large-scale process equipment, civil construction, installation work, supervision, and material supply, bidding notices are uniformly published on the China Procurement and Bidding Network, public resource trading platforms, and industry-specific bidding platforms, ensuring transparency throughout the entire process. 2. Bidding phase: The bidding processes for the preliminary feasibility study, environmental impact assessment, safety assessment, and survey and design for Phase II have all been completed by the end of 2025 ； The bidding for large-scale equipment such as core liquefaction equipment, helium purification systems, storage tanks, and automated control systems will have its results finalized in the first quarter of 2026 ； The public bidding for the general contracting packages of civil construction, pipeline installation, and mechanical and electrical installation will be completed in April 2026, at which time the general construction contractors will be determined. 3. Tendering characteristics: For the tendering of process equipment, priority is given to leading enterprises that possess qualifications for purifying specialty gases and manufacturing large-scale LNG facilities ； The construction contractor must possess a first-class construction qualification for chemical and petrochemical engineering, as well as experience in constructing hazardous chemicals facilities. The overall bidding process is highly standardized, with strict qualification requirements. III. Progress of Construction 1. Commencement Date and Preliminary Preparation The project’s second-phase commencement ceremony was held on April 29, 2026. All preliminary procedures, site grading, and temporary construction work were completed by early January 2026, and construction has now officially commenced in full scale. 2. Construction period: The planned completion and commissioning date for the main project is May 2027, while some projects are targeted to be completed by December 2026. 3. The construction of this project is carried out in three phases: the first phase involves site earthwork, foundation treatment, and civil engineering foundation construction (including tank foundations and the civil structure of the plant framework) ； The second phase involves the lifting of large equipment, the construction of steel structures, and the installation of process pipelines ； The third phase includes electrical automation installation, pressure testing and purging, joint commissioning, and safety inspection. Currently, the construction is in progress simultaneously for the civil foundation and the main structure. 4. Concurrent construction: Environmental protection treatment, fire emergency response, exhaust gas recovery, and storage and loading systems are built simultaneously. Construction is carried out in strict compliance with the safety standards for hazardous chemical projects, and regular safety drills and inspections are conducted to ensure safety and compliance.