China’s has entered the trial operation phase for its first integrated offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project in Yantai. The project will produce fuel for sustainable shipping.
The project was jointly developed by CHN Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology, CIMC Raffles and Guoneng Hydrogen Innovation Technology and is the nation’s first comprehensive demonstration project for offshore hydrogen production, storage, transportation and utilization across the entire industrial chain.
The project has a semi-submersible offshore hydrogen production platform with three hydrogen production units, including direct seawater electrolysis and freshwater electrolysis systems, alongside a desalination module capable of producing five tons of freshwater daily for hydrogen generation.
The hydrogen produced is converted into methanol and ammonia to address storage and transportation challenges. Leveraging offshore renewable energy for off-grid hydrogen production, the project converts green hydrogen into ammonia and methanol.
The platform is powered by photovoltaic power generation systems and electrochemical energy storage devices. It will produce maritime fuels and critical industrial raw materials.
