The project aligns closely with AkzoNobel’s own aggressive climate goals. The paints and coatings supplier has already slashed its own Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47%, heavily driven by increasing its renewable electricity use to 69% by the end of 2025. The company is aiming for a 50% emission reduction across its entire value chain by 2030.
AkzoNobel has announced it is supplying high-performance protective coatings for the Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park in China, recognized as the world’s largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project.
Constructed by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., the mega-facility is one of China's most ambitious green energy initiatives. Currently in its second phase, the industrial park operates entirely on 100% renewable electricity. It is designed to overcome a major global hurdle: balancing the intermittent nature of renewable power with the steady, stable demands of chemical production. The site currently focuses on the annual production of 45,000 tons of green hydrogen, alongside 200,000 tons of green ammonia and methanol.
Operating wind power and chemical processing facilities involves battling harsh outdoor environments, including severe corrosion and extreme temperature swings. To safeguard the infrastructure, AkzoNobel is deploying tailored solutions from its International® brand:
- Advanced Steel Structures: Coated with a system featuring Interzinc 52E, Interthane 990E, and Intergard 475HS, offering powerful anti-corrosion defense with reduced VOC emissions compared to traditional equivalents.
- Critical Piping and Ammonia Tanks: Protected by Interbond 2340UPC, chosen for its ease of application and industry-standard defense against Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).
- Hydrogen Storage Spheres: Coated with Interseal 670HS and paired with a topcoat from the GB register of solar reflective coatings to ensure compliance and safety.
“This validates our technical capabilities in corrosion protection for renewable energy applications and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the green energy sector,” has stated Rob Leslie, Business Director of AkzoNobel’s Marine and Protective Coatings business in Greater China.