On September 24, Zhongtian Hechuang Energy Co., Ltd. held a grand unveiling ceremony in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, marking the official start of China's largest coal-based dimethyl ether (DME) project—the Ordos 3 million tons per year DME project. This milestone represents a significant step forward in China’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil and gas.
The project, supported by the National Development and Reform Commission, is a joint venture between several major Chinese energy companies, including China National Coal Energy Corporation, Sinopec, Shenhua Group, China Yintai Investment, and Inner Mongolia Manshi Coal Group. The company plans to build a large-scale integrated coal, chemical, power, and transportation complex in Wushenqi, Ordos City.
The project will have a total capacity of 25 million tons of coal mining per year, with 4.2 million tons of methanol and 3 million tons of DME produced annually through advanced coal gasification technology. A 70,000 kW thermal power plant will also be constructed, along with a long-distance pipeline from Jingdeang to Ordos. With an estimated total investment of 43 billion yuan, the project is expected to be completed and operational by 2010. Once fully operational, it is anticipated to generate over 20 billion yuan in industrial output and contribute more than 2 billion yuan in tax revenue annually.
This initiative is not only China’s largest coal chemical project to date but also a critical component of the country’s strategy to reduce dependence on oil and gas, enhance energy security, and promote a more diversified energy structure. By utilizing coal as a feedstock to produce clean fuels like methanol and DME, the project supports the implementation of an oil substitution strategy, helping to alleviate the growing gap between oil supply and demand. It also serves as a key measure for promoting sustainable economic and social development.
Moreover, the successful construction of this project is expected to set a benchmark for the development of the coal-based alcohol and ether industry in China, demonstrating the potential of coal as a clean and efficient energy resource. As the country continues to seek innovative solutions for energy challenges, this project stands as a symbol of progress and a model for future large-scale energy initiatives.
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