China’s push into green hydrogen production is gaining tangible momentum as state-owned oil and gas major Sinopec awards tenders for its 240 MW Uxin Banner Integrated Wind-Solar-Hydrogen Project in Inner Mongolia.
The project, developed by Sinopec’s 38.8% owned subsidiary Zhongtian Hechuang Energy (ZHE), is slated to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, targeting integration with existing coal-to-olefins and methanol facilities.
Three domestic electrolyser manufacturers, Longi, Sany, and Huadian Group, have secured contracts to supply stacks for the project. The selection underscores China’s ongoing strategy to leverage local technology providers for its large-scale renewable energy and hydrogen initiatives, while reducing dependence on imported electrolyzers. By integrating wind and solar power, the project exemplifies hybrid renewable-powered hydrogen production, a model increasingly prioritized for cost efficiency and grid stability.
Sinopec’s tender process reflects a broader national push to scale green hydrogen production in industrial hubs. With an EPC contract already awarded to Sinopec for overall project development, ZHE is positioned to execute construction and deployment rapidly, aligning with China’s hydrogen roadmap that targets multi-million-tonne production capacities by 2030.
The project’s design highlights both opportunity and challenge. Delivering 30,000 tonnes per year requires robust electrolyser performance, consistent renewable generation, and precise integration with industrial hydrogen consumption. Sinopec’s integration with coal-to-olefins and methanol units illustrates a transitional strategy: decarbonizing existing fossil-based production processes while building green hydrogen infrastructure.
Market analysts note that China’s domestic electrolyser sector is maturing rapidly, driven by both policy incentives and state-backed industrial demand. For Sinopec, the collaboration with Longi, Sany, and Huadian Group represents not only a technological milestone but also a strategic alignment with China’s broader energy transition objectives.
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