Chinese energy company LONGi will produce 400,000 tons of green methanol from 600,000 tons of agricultural waste annually through a new project. The facility will prevent 1.2 million tons of carbon emissions per year.
Chinese energy giant LONGi Green Energy has launched a massive project aimed at producing green methanol using agricultural waste. The facility, which will be realized with a $325 million investment, will process 600,000 tons of agricultural waste annually to produce 400,000 tons of green methanol upon completion.
Green Methanol Breakthrough from LONGi
In the first phase of the project, 190,000 tons of agricultural waste will be converted into methanol through gasification and catalytic synthesis methods. In the second phase, the capacity will be expanded to provide an additional 210,000 tons of production per year. The hydrogen required for this process will be produced by 100 of LONGi’s 5 MW electrolyzers, powered by electricity generated from an 850-megawatt wind farm and a 200-megawatt solar plant in the region.
When the facility operates at full capacity, it will prevent 1.2 million tons of carbon emissions annually and create approximately 2 billion yuan ($275 million) in economic value. It is also expected to provide direct and indirect employment for one thousand people.
Methanol can be used as a fuel and is also a critical raw material in the chemical industry. However, when produced from fossil fuels, it leads to high carbon emissions. Green methanol, produced from renewable hydrogen and biomass or captured carbon dioxide, is becoming a critical player in industry and maritime transport. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels and electrolyzers, LONGi has been taking strategic steps in line with China’s carbon neutrality goals by focusing on green hydrogen and alternative fuels in recent years. The company had previously launched two other green methanol projects. Shipping giants like Maersk are also purchasing methanol from LONGi.
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