Sinopec reaches 100% full-load operation on all 52 alkaline electrolysers at Kuqa

Sinopec/Kuqa Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant

On July 8, 2026, Sinopec announced that all 52 alkaline electrolysers at Kuqa reached 100% continuous operation at full load for the first time, achieving the plant's designed 20,000 t/yr hydrogen production capacity. The milestone comes after a multi-year ramp-up, with the plant previously operating at 40–50% capacity due to solar variability and load management challenges.