China has reached a major milestone in the development of its new energy system with the launch of a large-scale integrated green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol project by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Energy China). The first phase of the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park in Jilin Province has officially entered operation, reinforcing China’s position at the forefront of clean energy industrialization.
The project is designed to produce 45,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, together with 200,000 tons of green ammonia and green methanol. Energy China stated that the first phase is expected to save approximately 600,000 tons of standard coal equivalent each year while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 740,000 tons, delivering both environmental and economic benefits.
A key strength of the Songyuan project lies in its integrated technological approach. By combining wind and solar power generation with energy storage systems, electrolysis, and flexible chemical synthesis, the project addresses the challenge of aligning renewable power output with the stable operating requirements of industrial chemical facilities. This integration supports more efficient use of renewable energy resources and enhances overall system reliability.
Ni Zhen, Party secretary and chairman of Energy China, highlighted hydrogen as a strategic pillar in China’s future energy development. He noted that China has been accelerating the growth of strategic emerging industries such as hydrogen energy, positioning them as important engines for economic expansion and industrial upgrading.
The project also plays a critical role in improving the economics of green hydrogen. Through large-scale production and advanced system coordination, it helps reduce costs associated with renewable energy storage and transportation, creating stronger commercial foundations for green fuels across multiple industrial applications.
According to Li Jingguang, chairman of Energy China’s hydrogen energy unit, the Songyuan project offers an effective solution to renewable energy utilization challenges. By converting wind and solar power into green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, the project improves energy efficiency and supports the large-scale application of clean energy technologies.
As one of China’s leading energy and power infrastructure enterprises, Energy China said it will continue expanding its hydrogen energy portfolio. Looking ahead, the company plans to use the Songyuan project as a platform to deepen technological innovation and digital integration, contributing to the development of China’s modern energy system and strengthening the country’s new energy and technology sectors.