The Sinopec Guangzhou Petrochemical has completed an ambitious expansion project at its hydrogen supply center, in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, elevating its annual capacity to a substantial 5,100 metric tons.
With this development, the center can now produce 15 metric tons of hydrogen daily, all boasting an impressive purity level of 99.999%. Such levels of purity are critical for the efficient operation of fuel cells, which serve as a promising alternative energy source poised to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The strategic expansion from its previous capacity of 1,500 metric tons is indicative of a growing regional push toward greener energy solutions.
The facility’s expansion is not merely a quantitative leap but also a technical one. The project has introduced a hydrogen purification unit with a capacity of 5,200 standard cubic meters per hour, along with four new hydrogen loading units designed for hydrogen filling. This ensures a steady and reliable supply of hydrogen to key urban centers such as Guangzhou, Foshan, and Hong Kong, bolstering the area’s infrastructure for hydrogen-powered transportation and industries.
A notable aspect of this expansion is its innovative use of raw materials. The facility converts by-product hydrogen derived from styrene units and cracking units, utilizing pressure swing adsorption and separation technologies to achieve the near-perfect purity levels required for fuel cells. The process is not only efficient, owing to its one-click control mechanism and low energy consumption, but also environmentally conscious, featuring a small operational footprint.
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