Core Viewpoint - Hami City is transforming its traditional energy structure by leveraging its coal resources to develop a modern coal chemical industry, aiming for high-value utilization and low-carbon development while ensuring energy security under the "dual carbon" goals [1][2]. Group 1: Coal Resource Utilization - Hami City is advancing the "coal-to-chemical" industry layout, transitioning from traditional energy output to modern coal chemical production, creating multiple industrial chains from coal [2][3]. - The city has established various industrial chains, including "coal-methanol-carboxylic acid, formaldehyde, polypropylene" and "coal-coke oil-fuel oil" [2]. - Hami's coal chemical industry added value increased by 17.9% year-on-year in the first half of the year [1]. Group 2: Technological Innovation and Projects - Hami is introducing significant projects, such as the world's first second-generation technology for direct coal liquefaction, expected to produce 4 million tons of oil annually by 2027 [3]. - The city is also developing a 1 million tons per year acetic acid project, which is the first of its kind in Xinjiang [4][5]. - Hami's coal-to-chemical projects are designed to maximize resource utilization and reduce environmental impact through advanced technologies [6][7]. Group 3: Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency - Hami is implementing a zero-discharge wastewater treatment project, achieving 100% recycling of industrial wastewater [6]. - The city is focusing on the circular utilization of coal resources, with projects like the 400,000 tons of ethylene glycol from waste gas, maximizing the use of low-value resources [7]. - The comprehensive energy conversion rate of coal processing in Hami exceeds 85%, indicating high efficiency in resource utilization [8]. Group 4: Coupling Development with Renewable Energy - Hami is exploring the coupling of traditional coal energy with renewable energy, with 67.8% of its installed power capacity coming from renewable sources [12]. - New coal chemical projects must source at least 50% of their electricity from green energy, significantly reducing production costs and carbon emissions [12]. - The integration of green hydrogen into coal chemical processes is being promoted, with companies planning to use wind and solar energy to produce hydrogen for chemical production [13][14]. Group 5: Talent and Research Development - Hami is establishing a research institute focused on the clean and efficient utilization of high-oil coal resources, enhancing its research capabilities [11]. - The city is also developing a vocational school to train skilled workers in the energy and chemical sectors, aligning education with industry needs [11]. - Collaborative efforts with universities and research institutions aim to foster innovation in coal chemical technologies [10].

Core Viewpoint - Hami City is transforming its traditional energy structure by developing a modern coal chemical industry, leveraging its abundant coal resources to achieve high-value utilization and contribute to national energy security under the "dual carbon" goals [2][3]. Group 1: Coal Resource Utilization - Hami City has a coal resource prediction of approximately 570.8 billion tons, accounting for one-third of Xinjiang's and one-eighth of China's total coal resources [2]. - The city is focusing on clean and efficient coal utilization, with the coal chemical industry’s added value increasing by 17.9% year-on-year in the first half of the year [2][3]. - Hami has established multiple industrial chains, including coal-to-methanol, coal-to-fuel oil, and coal-to-gas, with products such as methanol, liquefied natural gas, and ethylene glycol [3][4]. Group 2: Technological Innovation and Projects - Hami is introducing significant projects, such as the first global coal-to-oil project using second-generation technology, expected to produce 4 million tons of oil annually by 2027 [4]. - The city is also developing a 1 million tons per year acetic acid project, which is the first of its kind in Xinjiang, aimed at alleviating the shortage of acetic acid in the northwest region [6]. - Hami is implementing a zero discharge project for industrial wastewater, achieving a 100% recycling rate for wastewater in the industrial park [7]. Group 3: Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency - Hami is promoting a circular economy by maximizing the utilization of by-products from coal processing, such as the innovative use of waste gas to produce ethylene glycol [9]. - The city is also focusing on the efficient use of coal resources, with plans for a project that can process over 10 million tons of coal annually [5][8]. - The comprehensive utilization of coal resources is expected to significantly enhance economic benefits, with potential returns being several times that of raw coal [10]. Group 4: Coupling Development with Renewable Energy - Hami is exploring the integration of traditional energy and renewable energy, with 67.8% of its installed power capacity coming from renewable sources [14]. - New coal chemical projects are required to source at least 50% of their electricity from green energy, which can reduce production costs and carbon emissions [14]. - The city is also developing a green hydrogen industry, utilizing wind and solar energy to produce hydrogen for coal chemical processes [15]. Group 5: Talent and Research Development - Hami is establishing a research institute focused on the clean and efficient utilization of high-oil coal, collaborating with universities and research institutions [12]. - The city is also investing in vocational training for skilled workers in the energy and chemical sectors to meet the industry's growing demands [13]. - Hami aims to become a significant hub for energy technology innovation, fostering collaboration between experts and enterprises [12].