On October 30, 2025, construction of China’s first comprehensive green methanol demonstration project was officially launched in Siping, Jilin Province. Known as the "Lishu Wind-Solar Hydrogen-Biomass Coupled Green Methanol Project", it marks a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions as the project integrates green methanol production, fuel bunkering, and ocean shipping.
As the global shipping industry grapples with increasing pressure to decarbonize, green methanol has emerged as an ideal alternative to traditional marine fuels.
It remains liquid at normal temperature and pressure, is easy to store and transport, and when combusted, produces no sulfur oxides (SOx) or particulate matter (PM).
Full value-chain integration
The Lishu Wind-Solar Hydrogen-Biomass Coupled Green Methanol Project is spearheaded by Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation Ltd (SPIC), in collaboration with China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Ltd and Shanghai International Port (Group) Co. Ltd (SIPG).
Green methanol is synthesized using green hydrogen derived from renewable energy and carbon sources from biomass, enabling a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions.
Once operational, the project is expected to produce 197,200 tonnes of green methanol annually, resulting in a reduction of approximately 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Model project
According to State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), by establishing a complete industrial chain for decarbonizing marine transportation and advancing innovation in “electricity–hydrogen–chemical” integration, the project will contribute to upgrading the energy sector in Northeast China.
Furthermore, it will serve as a model for enhancing energy security and achieving the nation’s dual carbon goals.
