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China Launches World's Largest Coal-to-Ethylene Glycol Project

4/1/2026

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China announced on March 20 the world's largest coal-to-ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang's Turpan prefecture, producing 2.4 million tonnes annually.
The project aims to secure essential chemicals for green technology amid disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts.
Separately, Sinopec's Tianjin facility is commissioning a polyolefin elastomer plant using entirely domestic technology.
These developments reflect China's strategy to boost chemical production and reduce reliance on foreign supplies amid geopolitical tensions.

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China announced on March 20 the world's largest coal-to-ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang's Turpan prefecture, producing 2.4 million tonnes annually.
The project aims to secure essential chemicals for green technology amid disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts.
Separately, Sinopec's Tianjin facility is commissioning a polyolefin elastomer plant using entirely domestic technology.
These developments reflect China's strategy to boost chemical production and reduce reliance on foreign supplies amid geopolitical tensions.