绿色甲醇项目规划如火如荼 业内人士：在多方面仍面临多重难题

Core Viewpoint - The green methanol project by CIMC Enric, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons, has commenced operations in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, marking it as the first large-scale biomass methanol project in China [1] Industry Overview - The green methanol sector has seen a surge in interest, with numerous investment projects announced recently. By the end of last year, there were plans for 51 million tons of green methanol production capacity either planned or under construction nationwide [1] - Despite the high level of investment enthusiasm, there are relatively few projects that have reached operational status, highlighting a disparity between investment and actual production [1] Challenges - Industry experts acknowledge that while the green methanol industry has significant potential, it faces multiple challenges related to technology, supply chain, and energy compatibility that need to be addressed collectively [1] - There are concerns regarding the stability of renewable energy sources used for methanol production, as the output from wind and solar energy is highly variable due to weather and seasonal changes, which poses a challenge for maintaining a consistent power supply necessary for economic viability in green methanol production [1]