The "Qingqing No. 1" Project, the World's Largest Integrated Green Hydrogen Ammonia and Methanol Project, Has Been Put into Operation.

December 18, 2025

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by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated Project), the world's largest integrated green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol project, were held in Songyuan, Jilin Province. The project set four world records: largest scale, largest hydrogen storage capacity, widest load flexibility process, and largest-scale alkaline electrolysis hydrogen production equipment. It solved the world-class problem of dynamic coupling between new energy fluctuations and stable chemical production, adding strong momentum to my country's hydrogen energy industry's transition from demonstration and exploration to large-scale commercial application.

Hu Yuting, Deputy Secretary of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Jilin Province, attended the event and announced the commencement of Phase I and Phase II of the industrial park. Ni Zhen, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), attended the event and delivered a speech. Liu Wei, Vice Governor of Jilin Province and Secretary-General of the Jilin Provincial Government, and Chen Qiang, Secretary of the Songyuan Municipal Party Committee, participated in the event. Zhang Zhaoyi, Deputy Secretary of the Songyuan Municipal Party Committee and Acting Mayor, delivered a speech. Li Xinsheng, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of CEEC, presided over the event.

Ni Zhen stated that the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee clearly proposed to accelerate the development of strategic emerging industry clusters such as new energy, and to promote hydrogen energy and nuclear fusion energy as new economic growth points. As a national team in the energy and power sector, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) has always regarded promoting the construction of a new power system and a new energy system as an important strategic mission. It has deeply implemented the new energy security strategy of "four revolutions and one cooperation," and together with Jilin Province, has built the "Qinghai Hydrogen-1" project, the world's largest integrated green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol project, connecting the entire industrial chain from production, storage, transportation, refueling, application, and research, and cultivating a collaborative and integrated industrial ecosystem. CEEC will take the commissioning of the Songyuan project as a new starting point to participate in the construction of a new energy system and a modern industrial system with Jilin characteristics, making greater contributions to the construction of an energy powerhouse and the comprehensive revitalization of Jilin in the new era.

Zhang Zhaoyi stated that the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) Songyuan Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated Project is the latest achievement of both parties in implementing the "dual-carbon" strategy and practicing the concept of green and low-carbon development. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference have pointed the way forward for the development of the new energy industry. He expressed hope that CEEC, focusing on serving national strategies, will conduct strategic cooperation with Songyuan City in a longer-term and broader range of areas to accelerate the creation of a leading domestic and internationally renowned hydrogen energy industry hub. The Songyuan Municipal Party Committee and Government will create a better environment for enterprise development and provide higher-quality services for project construction, jointly writing a new chapter of mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, and high-quality development.

On the same day, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) officially launched its "Qinghai Hydrogen-1" brand. "Qinghai Hydrogen-1" is an integrated hydrogen energy solution product brand independently developed by CEEC in collaboration with leading industry enterprises, equipment manufacturers, and relevant universities and research institutes, adhering to the development philosophy of "innovation, green development, digitalization, and integration." Through the "wind, solar, hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol integration" model, "Qinghai Hydrogen-1" has generated over a hundred patents, proprietary technologies, and standards, achieving a large-scale, high-capacity green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol production solution. This significantly improves the economics of wind and solar projects and is of great significance for ensuring national energy security, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol production, and promoting the development of the green chemical industry.

As a "national brand" for my country's integrated hydrogen energy going global, the "Qinghai Hydrogen-1" project, the world's first green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project, commenced construction in September 2023. The project is planned to be built in phases, producing 3 million kilowatts of new energy power generation, 800,000 tons of green synthetic ammonia, and green methanol. The first phase of the project will construct 800,000 kilowatts of new energy power generation, producing 45,000 tons of green hydrogen, 200,000 tons of green ammonia, and green methanol annually. This is equivalent to saving approximately 600,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 740,000 tons annually, achieving local consumption and high-value-added conversion of green electricity. The project was selected as one of the first batch of green and low-carbon advanced technology demonstration projects by the National Development and Reform Commission, and one of the first batch of green liquid fuel technology research and industrialization pilot projects and hydrogen energy project pilot projects by the National Energy Administration.

At the event, a green certification awarding ceremony was held for the Songyuan project. The project received the ISCC EU green certification certificate from Bureau Veritas, signifying that the project's full life-cycle carbon management system, green production technologies, and product standards have fully met the requirements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, thus obtaining an "international passport" to enter the global green energy market.

Recently, China Energy Engineering Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd. signed the world's first ocean shipping green ammonia product sales contract with Jiangsu Andefu Energy Development Co., Ltd. and Belgium's CMB.TECH Shipping Group.

Representatives from relevant government departments, financial institutions, partner companies, and research institutes, as well as relevant departments and units of China Energy Engineering Corporation, participated in the event. READ MORE

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Excerpt from Fuel Cells Works: CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT, Euronext Brussels: CMBT and Euronext Oslo Børs: CMBTO) (“CMBT”, “CMB.TECH” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the company is investing in the Chinese ammonia supply chain. CMB.TECH has signed an off-take agreement for green ammonia produced by CEEC Hydrogen Energy (“CEEC”) in Jilin Province and will own a minority share in privately owned Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Andefu”) one of China's largest ammonia supply chain companies.

Green ammonia produced in Jilin Province

CMB.TECH will purchase green ammonia produced in Jilin Province by the CEEC Songyuan project under an off-take agreement1. In the first phase of the CEEC Songyuan project, approximately 158,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia will be produced annually. Construction of the project was completed at the end of September 2025 and commercial operation is planned for January 2026.

The project is mainly powered by off-grid renewable energy and supported by batteries and hydrogen buffer storage. CEEC appointed Bureau Veritas for the certification audit, and the project obtained ISCC EU RFNBO certification on 2 December 2025.

Andefu, one of China's largest ammonia supply chain companies

CMB.TECH will also acquire a minority stake in Andefu, one of China’s largest ammonia supply chain companies. This will create an industrial partnership between two companies supporting maritime decarbonisation and the development of a green ammonia supply infrastructure.

A subsidiary of Andefu, Jiangsu Andefu Storage Co., Ltd., is currently constructing a 49,000 m³ low-temperature ammonia storage tank in Nanjing, providing critical hub capacity for ammonia distribution and future marine fuel applications. The storage tank is scheduled to be commissioned in Q1 2026.

In addition, Andefu, in cooperation with CEEC, will build an ammonia storage terminal into operation in Panjin in the second half of 2027, significantly enhancing China’s large-scale green ammonia logistics and supply capabilities.

Andefu is also advancing ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operations, targeting commercial deployment in 2026, to support the emerging global ammonia-fuelled shipping fleet together with CMB.TECH.

CMB.TECH's ammonia-powered fleet

CMB.TECH will take delivery of 11 ammonia-powered ships next year. Ten Newcastlemax bulkers (210,000 dwt) being built at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard and one 1,400 TEU container vessel being built at China Merchants Industry Weihai will deliver during 2026. The ships will be powered by a dual-fuel diesel-ammonia main engine and carry ammonia as a fuel onboard. This will enable the vessels to sail in dual fuel ammonia configuration for both propulsion and other power requirements between ports.

Green ammonia as a shipping fuel

CMB.TECH believes green ammonia is a very promising solution to decarbonise shipping. When used in combustion engines, it emits no CO₂. Green ammonia is also expected to become cost-competitive compared to diesel thanks to the falling cost of renewable energy, and the renewable energy storage and supply systems (solar panels, windmills, batteries, electrolysers).
CMB.TECH will continue to engage with producers of green ammonia worldwide to source sufficient fuel for its green ships. Simultaneously, CMB.TECH’s ambition is to produce green ammonia in Namibia.

Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.TECH: "Today marks a big milestone in our decarbonisation journey. With an investment in the Chinese ammonia supply chain, CMB.TECH will be able to provide green ammonia to its ships. It's another important step towards the launch of our first ammonia-powered ships and zero-emission maritime transportation. 2026 will be a very important year for our company and our industry, as we hope to prove to the world that we can decarbonise today to navigate tomorrow!"

1 This agreement is subject to customary conditions.

About Andefu
Andefu, one of China’s largest ammonia supply chain companies, is a fully integrated platform led by its group company, Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with operations spanning ammonia production coordination, storage and terminal operations, international and domestic trading, inland waterway shipping, rail transportation, and road logistics — forming a comprehensive “six-in-one” ammonia supply chain across China.

About CEEC
China Energy Engineering Group Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited (CEEC), established in Beijing in January 2022 with a registered capital of RMB 5 billion. It is the largest and the only central state-owned enterprise platform dedicated to the full hydrogen energy value chain. The Company serves as CEEC’s integrated platform for hydrogen energy investment, development, construction, and operation, covering hydrogen production, storage, transportation, application, and research. Its core businesses include renewable energy–based hydrogen production, hydrogen technology R&D, hydrogen storage and logistics, comprehensive hydrogen utilization, and the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects.

About CMB.TECH
CMB.TECH is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with a fleet of about 250 vessels: dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, offshore energy vessels and port vessels. CMB.TECH also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through own production or third-party producers.
CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe, Asia, United States and Africa.
CMB.TECH is listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CMBT” and on Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol “CMBTO”. READ MORE