# Taonan Project

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-26**: First Large-Scale Bunkering — Successful delivery of biomethanol to an international container ship, marking a commercial milestone.
- **2026-03-26**: Commercial Bunkering — First large-scale delivery of biomethanol to an international container ship.
- **2026-03-26**: First Large-Scale Bunkering — Successful delivery of biomethanol to an international container vessel for commercial use.
- **2026-01-20**: First Production Batch — Successful synthesis of high-purity biomethanol from agricultural waste.
- **2025-Q4**: Production Ramp-up — The Taonan project begins producing biomethanol at industrial scale using renewable energy.
- **2025-Q4**: Facility Commissioning — The Taonan project begins initial production and testing of green methanol.
- **2025-02-10**: Construction Milestone — Completion of the primary biomass gasification units at the Taonan site.
- **2024-Q3**: Taonan Project Groundbreaking — Construction begins on Shanghai Electric's integrated green methanol facility in Jilin.
- **2024-Q3**: Taonan Project Groundbreaking — Construction begins on Shanghai Electric's large-scale biomethanol production facility.
- **2024-06-15**: Project Unveiling — Shanghai Electric announces the Taonan biomethanol facility to target maritime decarbonization.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Shanghai Electric Achieves First Large-Scale Biomethanol Bunkering Milestone
2026-03-26 05:44:44 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Shanghai Electric has successfully delivered its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering from the Taonan project for international shipping. This milestone marks a critical step in the commercialization of green fuels for the global maritime industry's decarbonization efforts.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/shanghai-electric-biomethanol-bunkering-maritime-decarbonization

### Shanghai Electric Delivers First Large-Scale Biomethanol for Global Shipping
2026-03-26 05:44:11 · Sector: bio · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Shanghai Electric has successfully completed the first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping, sourced from its landmark Taonan project. This milestone marks a significant leap in maritime decarbonization, providing a commercially viable, bio-based alternative to traditional heavy fuel oils.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/shanghai-electric-biomethanol-maritime-decarbonization

### Shanghai Electric Delivers First Large-Scale Biomethanol Bunkering for Shipping
2026-03-26 05:42:04 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Shanghai Electric has successfully completed the first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping, sourced from its Taonan project in Jilin Province. This milestone marks a significant shift in maritime decarbonization, proving the commercial scalability of green fuel supply chains for global trade.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/shanghai-electric-biomethanol-bunkering-maritime-decarbonization

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