On October 30, the construction of China’s first comprehensive green methanol demonstration project which integrates “green methanol production, fuel bunkering, and ocean shipping” was officially launched in Siping, Jilin Province. This initiative, known as the Lishu Wind-Solar Hydrogen-Biomass Coupled Green Methanol Project, marks a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
The project is spearheaded by Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), in collaboration with China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited and Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd.
As the global shipping industry grapples with increasing pressure to decarbonize, green methanol has emerged as an ideal alternative to traditional marine fuels. It remains liquid at normal temperature and pressure, is easy to store and transport, and when combusted, produces no sulfur oxides or particulate matter. Green methanol is synthesized using green hydrogen derived from renewable energy and carbon sources from biomass, enabling a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions.
Once operational, the project is expected to produce 197,200 tons of green methanol annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 300,000 tons each year. By establishing a complete industrial chain for decarbonizing marine transportation and advancing innovation in “electricity–hydrogen–chemical” integration, the project will contribute to upgrading the energy sector in Northeast China. Furthermore, it will serve as a model for enhancing energy security and achieving the nation’s dual carbon goals.
(Executive editor: Yuan Ting)
