Sinopec's Giant: World's Largest Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant

Jul 6, 2023 01:52 PM ET
  • Sinopec is leading the way in renewable energy with a new hydrogen production facility in Kuqa, China, committed to reducing carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 and reducing 100,000 tons of emissions per year. Be part of the future with Sinopec!
Sinopec's Giant: World's Largest Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant

The project is part of Sinopec’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 15 percent by 2030, and to becoming a world leader in renewable energy-powered hydrogen production. The facility in Kuqa is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 100,000 tons per year.

What Are Sinopec's Carbon Reduction Goals?

  • Sinopec plans to reduce carbon emissions by 15% by 2030.
  • The hydrogen facility in Kuqa is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 100,000 tons per year.
  • Using renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind, to power the facility, Sinopec plans to shift away from fossil fuels.
  • The company has also begun installing equipment that will capture carbon dioxide from the hydrogen production process, and use it for enhanced oil recovery.
  • Sinopec has recently signed on to the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030.
  • The company has also vowed to create a "green hydrogen economy" by investing in hydrogen fuel cell technology for transportation and industrial use.

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