Inner Mongolia Spearheads Massive Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Project
The ambitious project leverages Inner Mongolia’s abundant natural resources, utilizing 1.25GW of new wind power and 1.15GW of solar power to drive approximately 1GW of alkaline electrolysers. These installations are projected to produce 90,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, which will subsequently be used to manufacture 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia each year at the same site.
This initiative is not just a significant industrial venture but also a strategic move to bolster the local and national energy sectors. The project aligns with China’s broader environmental goals by harnessing renewable energy sources to produce zero-carbon fuel, thus contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.
The construction of this integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-ammonia demonstration project reflects a total investment of 18.9 billion yuan ($2.6 billion). It is supported by the strategic positioning of the Siziwang Banner area, which is recognized as a national Class I core area for wind energy resources due to its high wind availability and over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.
Project Details and Future Prospects
The project is divided into two main components:
- Wind and Solar Hydrogen Production Integration: This segment involves the creation of substantial wind and solar power capacities that will power state-of-the-art ALK alkaline liquid water electrolysis technology to produce hydrogen.
- Synthetic Green Ammonia Production: With an investment of 1.8 billion yuan, this phase will utilize the green electricity from the wind farms to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis, which will then be combined with nitrogen produced via air separation to synthesize green ammonia.
The integrated project also features extensive infrastructure, including 160 sets of 1200Nm3/h electrolyzers, 36 large 2000m3 low-pressure spherical storage tanks, and advanced gas-liquid treatment and purification systems, ensuring a seamless production process.
Upon completion, the project is expected to generate about 6.3 billion kWh of green electricity annually, save approximately 1.339 million tons of standard coal, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 6.3278 million tons per year. Furthermore, the development of this facility is expected to catalyze the regional hydrogen and ammonia industry, expand the applications of green hydrogen, and foster the coupling of new energy and the chemical industry.
SOURCE: CCTV China
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