陕西榆林：一块煤的“七十二变”

Group 1 - The transformation of coal into various chemical products is being successfully implemented in Yulin Economic and Technological Development Zone, showcasing innovative methods for clean utilization of coal resources [1][2] - Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Yushen Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. produces anhydrous ethanol, methanol, and methyl acetate from coal, addressing the issues of food competition and land use associated with traditional ethanol production [1] - Approximately 1,700 tons of anhydrous ethanol are dispatched daily from the company, highlighting the scale of production and distribution [1] Group 2 - National Energy Group Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. is expanding the application of coal through the production of methanol, polyethylene, and polypropylene, which are essential materials in everyday products [2] - The company has established a complete industrial chain with a capacity of 600,000 tons/year for methanol-to-olefins and the world's first 50,000 tons/year biodegradable material demonstration facility [2] - Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. is advancing its 15 million tons coal clean conversion project, focusing on coal pyrolysis and gasification technologies to enhance the industrial chain [2][3] Group 3 - Modern coal chemical processes allow for the conversion of coal into thousands of products, including methanol, olefins, and ethylene glycol, which are vital for various industries [3] - The production of ethylene glycol from coal is primarily supplied to domestic textile manufacturers, indicating a significant market application [3] - The ongoing projects in Yulin Economic and Technological Development Zone illustrate a continuous narrative of coal transformation into clean energy and chemical products [3]