A new RMB 3.594 Billion clean coal project has officially broken ground in Xinjiang, aiming to turn previously underused coal fines into high-value chemical products. The facility, funded by Yili Xintian Coal Chemical using its own capital, spans over 670 mu (approximately 110 acres) and is expected to generate RMB 1.24 billion in annual revenue.
Source: Sina Finance
A new RMB 3.594 Billion clean coal project has officially broken ground in Xinjiang, aiming to turn previously underused coal fines into high-value chemical products. The facility, funded by Yili Xintian Coal Chemical using its own capital, spans over 670 mu (approximately 110 acres) and is expected to generate RMB 1.24 billion in annual revenue.
The project is part of an integrated operation between Yili Xintian and Yixin Coal, both under Xinjiang Energy & Chemical. Yixin supplies the raw coal; Xintian converts it into synthetic natural gas for the East China market via the West-East Gas Pipeline.
Until now, coal fines—small, dusty particles left over from mining—were hard to process and often sold at a loss. The new plant changes that. Using cutting-edge dry-powder gasification technology, it can efficiently handle 750,000 tonnes of coal fines a year. The plant will produce 400,000 tonnes of synthetic ammonia, 565,000 tonnes of urea, nearly 157,000 tonnes of compound fertilizer, and 3,500 tonnes of sulfur annually. These outputs significantly improve the economic value of coal while supporting domestic fertilizer supply.
To limit its environmental footprint, the project will adopt advanced emissions controls, including low-temperature methanol washing and nitrogen scrubbing—technologies that align with China’s dual carbon goals and push for greener industrial development.
Once fully operational, Xinjiang Energy & Chemical and its affiliates will produce 1.1 million tonnes of urea annually—roughly a quarter of Xinjiang’s total capacity—giving the company greater influence in both regional markets and national pricing.
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