🚀 Big news from the Chinese mainland's energy sector! Phase one of the "Qingqing No. 1" facility in Jilin Province officially kicked off this year, marking the launch of the world's largest green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project.
Developed by China Energy Engineering Group, Qingqing No. 1 tackles one of renewables' biggest headaches: how to turn fluctuating wind and solar power into a steady supply for chemical production. The secret sauce? A direct green power supply system that feeds big data and AI-driven controls, matching energy input with the plant's needs in real time.
With a planned investment of nearly 30 billion yuan (about $4.2 billion), phase one brings online 800 MW of wind and solar capacity. That’s set to produce 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen—about one-fifth of the Chinese mainland’s current annual output—and 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia and methanol each year. The site also boasts 64 electrolyzer units and the world’s largest spherical hydrogen storage at 450,000 m³.
🌱 Beyond impressive numbers, Qingqing No. 1 is expected to cut 1.4 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. The green ammonia and methanol produced are zero-carbon fuels that can power ocean shipping, industrial processes, and more—making them perfect for a clean energy future.
This landmark launch cements the Chinese mainland’s leading role in green hydrogen, contributing over half of global capacity today. As the world races to decarbonize, innovations like Qingqing No. 1 show how smart integration and AI can turn unstable renewables into stable, versatile fuels of tomorrow.
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China's innovation links unstable energy to stable green fuel output
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