Project Overview - The project involves the establishment of a thousand-ton bio-based product production line, focusing on 1,3-PDO, calcium lactate, vanillin, and sialic acid processing [3] - The total investment for the project is 50 million yuan, with 5 million yuan allocated for environmental protection [3] - The production capacity upon completion will be 720 tons of 1,3-PDO, 940 tons of calcium lactate, 30 tons of vanillin, and 10 tons of sialic acid annually [3] Company Background - Si Peng Bio-materials (Nantong) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Si Peng Technology Co., Ltd., established in May 2022 [4] - The company focuses on negative carbon synthetic biology and is led by a team of scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University [4] - It has developed a unique one-step method for synthesizing polylactic acid (PLA) from carbon dioxide, achieving a 70% reduction in carbon emissions [4] - The company has partnered with Angel Yeast to establish a thousand-ton production line, with products including bio-based polyols and biodegradable plastics [4] Industry Insights - The bio-based materials sector is witnessing significant developments, with various companies making strides in bio-manufacturing technologies [8] - The market for bio-based materials is projected to grow substantially, indicating a competitive landscape for companies involved in this field [8]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the announcement of a project by Ningxia Zhongke Biological New Materials Co., Ltd. to produce 110,900 tons of bio-fermentation products annually, highlighting the company's technological upgrades and production capabilities in the bio-manufacturing sector [1]. Project Overview - Project Name: Annual production of 110,900 tons of bio-fermentation products - Construction Unit: Ningxia Zhongke Biological New Materials Co., Ltd. - Nature of Construction: Technological upgrade - Industry Category: C2710 Chemical raw materials and pharmaceutical manufacturing - Investment: 100.89 million yuan - Location: Shizuishan Economic and Technological Development Zone - Land Area: 387,309.18 m², utilizing existing facilities without new land acquisition [2]. Construction Scale - The project includes four flexible production lines: 1. **Long-chain dicarboxylic acid production line**: Annual capacity of 18,000 tons, producing various dicarboxylic acids [3]. 2. **Bio-fermentation functional products production line**: Annual capacity of 5,100 tons, including D-chiro-inositol, coenzyme Q10, and DHA algae oil [4]. 3. **Bio-food production line**: Annual capacity of 63,000 tons, producing calcium propionate and L-malic acid [5]. 4. **Amino acid products production line**: Annual capacity of 24,800 tons, producing various amino acids [6]. Technological Upgrade Scope - The upgrade encompasses fermentation workshops, extraction workshops, refining workshops, drying workshops, liquid bio-fertilizer workshops, tank areas, and power centers [7]. Company Background - Ningxia Zhongke Biological New Materials Co., Ltd. was established on June 2, 2017, with a registered capital of 1.3 billion yuan. The company is involved in the production of feed additives, food additives, fertilizers, and bio-based materials [8]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of 345 million yuan and a net loss of 539 million yuan during the reporting period. To address its debt crisis, the company entered pre-restructuring in May 2024, with government support extended until the end of 2024 [9]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 93.82 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 74.08%, but still reported a net loss of 64.08 million yuan [11].

Group 1 - The company has completed the registration capital and type changes, along with the filing of the revised Articles of Association, and has obtained a new business license from the Zhejiang Provincial Market Supervision Administration [1][2] - The company is engaged in various activities including the manufacturing and sales of bio-based materials, paper products, and plastic packaging, as well as technical services and equipment manufacturing related to these sectors [1] - The company has undergone significant corporate governance changes, with resolutions passed in board meetings and the annual shareholders' meeting regarding the amendments to the Articles of Association [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the establishment and growth of Hefei Hydrogen He, a joint venture focused on bio-based materials, highlighting its strategic partnerships and financial performance of its parent company, Kaisa Bio [1][5]. Company Overview - Hefei Hydrogen He was registered on April 9, 2025, in the Hefei area of the China (Anhui) Free Trade Pilot Zone, with a registered capital of 20 million RMB, where Kaisa Bio holds a 55% stake [1]. - The legal representative of Kaisa Bio is Zhang Hongguang, who has been the Vice President since August 2019 [2]. Shareholding Structure - Kaisa Bio holds 55% of Hefei Hydrogen He, contributing 11 million RMB, while 3P.COM Corporation from South Korea holds 45%, contributing 9 million RMB [3]. Strategic Partnerships - In January 2024, Kaisa Bio signed an agreement with 3P.COM to establish a joint venture focusing on thermoplastic bio-based polyamide composite materials for hydrogen storage and transportation, urban air mobility, and wind turbine blades [3]. - Kaisa Bio has also established several other companies, including a joint venture with Ningde Times and Calai Composites, focusing on bio-based composite materials for battery casings and automotive parts [4]. Financial Performance - Kaisa Bio reported a total revenue of 2.958 billion RMB for 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 39.91%, and a net profit of 489 million RMB, up 33.41% from the previous year [5]. Product Capacity and Sales - Kaisa Bio's total production capacity for various bio-based materials reached nearly 300,000 tons by the end of 2024, with specific capacities as follows: - Bio-based long-chain dicarboxylic acid: 115,000 tons [6] - Bio-based pentamethylenediamine: 50,000 tons [7] - Bio-based polyamide: 100,000 tons [8] - Bio-based continuous fiber thermoplastic composite materials [9]. - The main revenue sources for 2024 were long-chain dicarboxylic acid products, generating 2.670 billion RMB, and bio-based polyamide products, generating 144 million RMB [9]. Application Expansion - In March 2024, Kaisa Bio signed a cooperation agreement with China Merchants Highway and China Merchants Jinling to establish a joint laboratory for bio-based new materials, aiming to enhance performance and reduce costs in highway and green energy materials [11]. - Kaisa Bio provided low-carbon, high-performance composite materials for Qingdao Honghu Aviation Technology's RAP-AT1 active temperature-controlled container, which has entered commercial use [12].