I. Definition and Standards of Hydrogen-Based Energy
Hydrogen-based energy refers to secondary energy generated through processes where hydrogen acts as the primary energy carrier. It typically starts with green hydrogen produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, which is then used as a key feedstock to synthesize other green energy forms. Green methanol, green ammonia, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) currently represent the main types of hydrogen-based energy.
Current certification standards: Green methanol standards require Full lifecycle carbon emissions≤28.2 g/MJ; Green ammonia standards require Full lifecycle GHG emission intensity≤0.3 kg/kg ammonia; SAF standards require Full lifecycle carbon emissions reduction of 55% - 92% compared to conventional jet fuel.
II. Hydrogen-Based Energy - Green Methanol
As of late 2024, global planned green methanol production capacity exceeds 26 million tons/year. Overseas projects (102 planned) account for 13.27 million tons/year, while China dominates with >60% of global capacity under construction/planning. China is accelerating the establishment of its own green methanol sustainability certification system to align with international mechanisms like CORSIA and capture the global marine fuel market.
III. Hydrogen-Based Energy - Green Ammonia
China's green ammonia industry is experiencing explosive growth. By 2025, planned domestic capacity will surpass 20 million tons/year with total investments exceeding ¥500 billion. Inner Mongolia, Jilin, and Xinjiang collectively host 70% of national capacity, leveraging abundant renewable resources to build green ammonia superclusters.
IV. Hydrogen-Based Energy - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Global operational SAF capacity exceeded 2 million tons by 2024. IATA forecasts demand will reach 6 million tons (2025) and 20 million tons (2030), rising to 358 million tons by 2050 - when SAF is projected to deliver >65% of aviation's emission reductions. Following successful trial production by companies like Jiaao Enprotech (603822.SH) and Pengyao E. P. , China's SAF capacity has expanded to 1.05 million tons.
V. Xander Hydrogen in Action: Breakthroughs in Green Methanol Technology
Xander Hydrogen specializes in hydrogen technologies, including electrolyzers, fuel cell MEAs, hydrogen storage/power systems, and Power-to-X solutions. In 2024, Xander Hydrogen successfully commissioned a 10 tons/year carbon dioxide hydrogenation to green methanol project. This project integrates four synergistic modules: CO2 Capture and Pretreatment System, Renewable Energy-based Hydrogen Production System,High-Efficiency Catalytic Reaction System and Product Separation and Purification System.
Using captured CO2 and green H2 as feedstocks, this system produces high-purity methanol through efficient catalysis, breaking through traditional process bottlenecks to provide a systematic solution for low-carbon chemical industry transformation.
Key Advantages:
①High-Efficiency Catalysis: Highly active/selective catalysts enable high single-pass conversion of CO2 /H2 under mild conditions.
②Smart Synergy Control: "Electricity-Hydrogen-Methanol" synergistic regulation and energy balancing technology ensures stable operation, optimizes feed ratios/reaction pathways, minimizes byproducts, and guarantees high product purity.
③Modular Design: Standardized modular architecture supports flexible scaling, rapid deployment, and customization.
Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation to Green Methanol Project
Looking ahead, Xander Hydrogen will prioritize independent innovation, leveraging its core modular electrolyzer technology to advance the commercialization of ammonia, SAF, and other hydrogen-based energy projects.
