Shenyang: A green methanol project powered by green hydrogen has begun construction in northeast China, marking a step towards low-carbon fuel production using renewable energy and agricultural waste.
The project, part of the Shenyang Wind-Solar-Hydrogen Fusion Biomass Green Methanol Demonstration initiative, is located in Kangping County under Shenyang. In its first phase, the facility will produce 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually, with construction expected to be completed within 24 months, Construction Review reported.
The plant will use waste straw as its primary raw material, which will be processed into synthesis gas. This gas will then be combined with green hydrogen generated from 6.5 MW wind-powered electrolysers to produce methanol with lower emissions.
To ensure steady operations, the project will include a biomass pre-treatment facility capable of producing 337,000 tonnes of biomass briquettes each year, providing a stable supply of feedstock.
The facility will also be supported by a 70 MW/140 MWh battery energy storage system to stabilise renewable energy use, along with hydrogen storage infrastructure, including a tank with a capacity of 5.4 tonnes.
Further phases of the project are expected to expand production into other e-fuels, as developers aim to scale up cleaner fuel solutions for industrial and shipping sectors.
