🚀 Big news from Xinjiang! The region just launched a cutting-edge laboratory named after the iconic Tianshan Mountains 🏔️, aiming to revolutionize the coal mining industry with high-tech solutions.
Led by experts from the prestigious Chinese Academy of Engineering, this new lab is set to tackle some of the toughest challenges in coal mining. Think safe and smart mining operations 🤖, eco-friendly processing 🌱, water conservation 💧, and integrating coal with renewable energy sources like wind and solar 🌞💨.
Did you know that Xinjiang holds a whopping 2.19 trillion tonnes of coal? That's about 40% of China's total coal resources! 🏭 But despite this massive reserve, the region has been behind the curve compared to other coal-rich areas when it comes to exploration and clean tech.
Enter Academician Peng Suping 🧑🔬, the mastermind leading this initiative. His vision? To build a world-class science and tech platform that offers fast solutions to the local industry's technical hiccups. It's all about making coal development in Xinjiang large-scale, safe, smart, efficient, and kind to Mother Earth 🌍.
The lab’s home base is in Urumqi 🏙️, Xinjiang's vibrant capital city. Supported by three local universities 🎓 and attracting interest from big-name enterprises, it's buzzing with energy and potential.
Oh, and here's a fun fact: In 2023, Xinjiang's coal output soared to 457 million tonnes, marking a 10.7% increase from the previous year 📈. The region is now leading the pack among China's coal-producing provinces, and for the first time, its coal exports topped 100 million tonnes! 🥇
Looks like Xinjiang is on a mission to not only boost its own economy but also to pave the way for a cleaner, greener future 🌿. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
