by SinopecCN
Produce green hydrogen from renewable solar power to replace fossil hydrogen in refining and cut carbon emissions.
All 52 electrolysers at 100% load as of July 2026, producing 20,000 t/yr green hydrogen.
Updated Jul 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
300 MW PV plant converts sunlight to electricity. Variable output requires dynamic adjustments.
KOH and nickel electrodes split water into H2 and O2. Mature, scalable.
Separation and drying achieve 99.999% purity for refinery use.
Hydrogen flows to Tahe refinery, replacing fossil-derived hydrogen.
| Spec | Kuqa Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant |
|---|---|
| Total electrolyser capacity | 260 MWR (reported) |
| Solar power generation capacity | 300 MWR (reported) |
| Number of alkaline electrolyser units | 52R (reported) |
| Annual green hydrogen production | 20,000 tR (reported) |
| Hydrogen purity | 99.999%R (reported) |
| Annual CO2 reduction vs. fossil hydrogen | 485,000 tR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Sinopec
Oil refining, hydrogen production, green hydrogen, Chinese state-owned
Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) is the world's largest oil refining conglomerate and a Chinese state-owned enterprise. Established in 1998, it operates upstream oil/gas, refining, petrochemicals, and green hydrogen production.
