Green Hydrogen Project Tracking — Request for Comments on Heilongjiang's 620,000 mt Green Methanol Project

On August 6, the Nehe Municipal People's Government of Qiqihar City issued the "Public Notice on Soliciting Opinions for Social Stability Risk Assessment of the Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Engineering Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd."

According to the notice, the Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Engineering Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd. is located in the Laha Biotechnology and Chemical Pharmaceutical Industrial Park, Nehe Economic Development Zone, Heilongjiang. Using hydrogen from water electrolysis and carbon dioxide gas from fermentation as raw materials, the project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will have a production capacity of 310,000 mt/year of green methanol, with an actual output of 217,000 mt/year. The second phase will also have a production capacity of 310,000 mt/year of green methanol, with an actual output of 217,000 mt/year.

It is reported that on January 24, the Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd. was approved for filing, with a total investment of 8,429.6459 million yuan. The project owner is Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd.

The project mainly involves the construction of a 620,000 mt green methanol production facility and supporting infrastructure, a 40,000 mt green aviation fuel production facility, and a thermal ESS unit. The total planned land area is approximately 700,000 m². Using hydrogen from water electrolysis and carbon dioxide gas from fermentation as raw materials, the project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase includes a 310,000 mt/year green methanol production facility and supporting infrastructure, with a planned land area of approximately 300,000 m². The second phase includes another 310,000 mt/year green methanol production facility and supporting infrastructure, with a planned land area of approximately 400,000 m².

Public Notice on Soliciting Opinions for Social Stability Risk Assessment of the Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Engineering Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd.

In accordance with relevant documents including the "Interim Measures for Social Stability Risk Analysis of Major Fixed Asset Investment Projects by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)" (NDRC Investment [2012] No. 2492), the "Outline for Preparing Social Stability Risk Analysis Chapters and Assessment Reports for Major Fixed Asset Investment Projects (Trial)" (NDRC Office Investment [2013] No. 428), and the "Implementation Measures for Social Stability Risk Assessment of Major Decisions in Heilongjiang Province" (Hei Office [2021] No. 21), the relevant matters regarding the social stability risk assessment of the Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Engineering Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd. are hereby announced as follows:

I. Project Overview

Project Name: Wind Power-to-Hydrogen Green Methanol Integrated Project (Chemical Engineering Section) by Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen Alcohol New Energy Co., Ltd.

Project Description: The project is located in the Laha Biotechnology and Chemical Pharmaceutical Industrial Park, Nehe Economic Development Zone, Heilongjiang. Using hydrogen produced from electrolysis of water and fermented carbon dioxide as raw materials, the project will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 will have a production capacity of 310,000 mt/year of green methanol, with an actual production of 217,000 mt/year. Phase 2 will also have a production capacity of 310,000 mt/year of green methanol, with an actual production of 217,000 mt/year.

2. Main Issues for Public Consultation

To gather opinions and suggestions from all sectors of society regarding the project, we are conducting this public announcement to seek valuable ideas and suggestions from the public:

1. Degree of understanding about the project;

2. Main impacts that may arise or concerns about the implementation of the project;

3. Attitude towards the construction of the project.

3. Public Opinion Feedback Form and Precautions

1. Public Opinion Feedback Methods

The public can express their opinions and views on the project construction through phone calls, sending letters to designated addresses, face-to-face interviews, etc.

2. Precautions

When expressing opinions, the public is requested to provide detailed contact information as much as possible so that we can promptly feedback relevant information to you.

Public opinions should be submitted within 10 working days from the date of the announcement. We kindly request the public to submit valuable opinions within this public announcement period.

4. Project Unit

Project Unit: Qiqihar Hanya Hydrogen and Methanol New Energy Co., Ltd.

5. Social Stability Risk Assessment Unit and Contact Information

Assessment Unit: Heilongjiang Mingshuo Engineering Technology Consulting Service Co., Ltd.

Contact Person: Mr. Wang

E-mail: 57711978@qq.com

6. Validity Period of Information Release

Within 10 working days from the date of the announcement.

Source: Nehe Municipal People's Government of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Provincial Investment Project Online Approval and Supervision Platform