High-quality development research trip | Racing on the "hydrogen" track to seize the new outlet - Interviews and observations on Dalian's hydrogen energy industry
Hydrogen fuel buses, hydrogen heavy trucks, "Cell Hydrogen" official ships... Walking into Mingyuan Technology Co., Ltd., hydrogen fuel cell powered products are lined up and eye-catching. Among them, the hydrogen fuel bus, which will be used as a service vehicle for the upcoming 15th Summer Davos Forum, can achieve a range of more than 500 kilometers after refueling for 10 minutes. It is a microcosm of Dalian's full-scale race on the "hydrogen" track and layout of new industries.
A hydrogen fuel cell bus photographed at Mingyuan Technology Co., Ltd. on June 14. Photo by reporter Fan Yuqing
"This blue and white bus uses 'green' hydrogen energy and has the characteristics of low noise, long driving range and good comfort. 20 units of this model have been mass-produced and put into operation after registration." Ji Guancheng, general manager of Mingyuan Technology Co., Ltd., said that this bus is equipped with a new generation of high-power hydrogen fuel cell power system, with a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour and a range of 562 kilometers. The main by-product of hydrogen energy release is water, which achieves green and environmental protection.
Mingyuan Technology Co., Ltd. is a representative of Dalian City's efforts to seize the low-carbon trend and take advantage of the "hydrogen" trend. The hydrogen fuel cell power system developed by the company is equivalent to the "heart" of the product and can be applied to different scenarios and fields such as transportation and industrial power generation. It is estimated that the company's various products can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 100,000 tons per year, which is equivalent to the environmental protection effect of planting 5 million trees.
A sample of a hydrogen fuel cell power system was photographed at Mingyuan Technology Co., Ltd. on June 14. Photo by reporter Yang Qing
As a clean and efficient renewable energy, hydrogen energy is regarded as one of the "ultimate energy sources" that can change future life. However, the high cost of hydrogenation, the difficulty of hydrogen production and transportation have always been factors restricting the development of the hydrogen energy industry. In this regard, Dalian has carried out useful explorations with obvious results.
At Dalian Shenggang Integrated Refueling Station, sky-blue hydrogen buses and white hydrogen sanitation vehicles drive into the station from time to time, and the hydrogenation operation is completed in a short time. This methanol-to-hydrogenation integrated station under Sinopec can stably produce 1,000 kilograms of high-purity hydrogen every day. It occupies an area of only 64 square meters, has a high site utilization rate, and is easy to promote and replicate.
Li Kangjian, deputy general manager of Sinopec Northern Energy Co., Ltd., said that compared with other hydrogen production raw materials, methanol is abundant in source and low in cost. It can be stored and transported as a liquid at room temperature and pressure, which is highly safe and economical. Compared with the traditional hydrogen use method of hydrogen refueling stations, the cost can be reduced by more than 20%. "Our independently developed distributed methanol hydrogen production system includes many independent innovations such as methanol reforming, catalytic oxidation, process intensification, and system integration."
The Xinyan hydrogen fuel cell project with a total investment of 200 million yuan, the Chuangwei hydrogen traction motor project with a total investment of 225 million yuan, and the hydrogen product R&D and testing center project... According to the Dalian Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, a number of hydrogen energy industry projects are being accelerated in Dalian, focusing on production, storage, transportation, refueling, and use. The development pattern of the entire industry chain is accelerating. In 2024, the hydrogen energy industry in the Dalian area of the China Free Trade Pilot Zone is expected to achieve an output value of 2.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23%.
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