活力中国调研行｜一块煤炭的绿色“变形”记

Group 1 - The article highlights the transformation of coal from a traditional fuel source to a raw material for various chemical products, emphasizing the development of a modern coal chemical industry in Inner Mongolia [1][3][7] - The Guoneng Baotou Coal Chemical Company has developed a coal-to-olefins demonstration facility that converts 3 million tons of coal into 1.8 million tons of methanol and subsequently into 600,000 tons of polyethylene and polypropylene, generating an annual revenue of approximately 6 billion yuan [1][3] - The Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Company has launched a new coal-to-olefins project with an annual capacity of 3 million tons, utilizing domestic equipment to replace imports, showcasing the region's commitment to enhancing its coal chemical industry [3][4] Group 2 - The integration of coal chemical processes with renewable energy, such as using green hydrogen, is a significant innovation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting a low-carbon transition in the coal chemical industry [4][6] - The ecological restoration of mining areas is being prioritized, with projects like the Tianjiao Green Energy photovoltaic power generation initiative combining ecological restoration with solar energy production, thereby achieving economic and environmental benefits [6][7] - Inner Mongolia is focusing on high-end, green, and intelligent development of the coal industry, aiming to produce more high-value-added and differentiated coal chemical products, continuing the evolution of coal utilization [7]